Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken

Set it. Forget it. Savor it.

This Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken is the ultimate fuss-free dinner—just five simple ingredients, a rich garlicky-ginger sauce, and tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken that practically cooks itself! Sweet, savory, and just the right amount of spice, this is comfort food made easy.

Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or need a no-stress dinner the whole family will love, this dish delivers BIG flavors with zero hassle. Serve it over rice, noodles, or veggies, and get ready to hear, “When are you making this again?”

Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken

A simple and flavorful five-ingredient slow cooker recipe with sweet, spicy, garlicky, and gingery goodness!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 4 5

Servings:

Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

5 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ tsp ground ginger (or 2 tsp minced ginger)
½ tsp garlic powder (or 2 tbsp minced garlic)
Sesame seeds & sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a slow cooker, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.
Place chicken thighs skin-side up into the mixture.
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 8 hours (low)

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