Slow Cooker Asian-Style Chicken Thighs

Name: Slow Cooker Asian-Style Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; Finely grated zest of 1 orange; 2 star anise pods; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger; 6 large skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds); 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup dry sherry; Steamed rice, for serving

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6 servings Easy

Total: 4 hrs 25 mins Active: 15 mins

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Ingredients (11)

1 cup reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
2 star anise pods
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
6 large skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup dry sherry
Steamed rice, for serving

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Nutritional Information

Calories502
Fat32.27g
Saturated fat8.74g
Trans fat0.16g
Carbs15.68g
Fiber1.48g
Sugar6.87g
Protein36.73g
Cholesterol185.22mg
Sodium2560.82mg
Nutritional Analysis per serving (6 servings) Powered by

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The versatile combo of tamari (or soy sauce), fresh ginger, orange zest, brown sugar, star anise, cinnamon, and sherry forms both a cooking and flavoring medium for chicken thighs on the bone in this incredibly easy slow cooker recipe. A final thickening with cornstarch, a bowl of steamed rice, and dinner is done.

by Kim Laidlaw

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How to Store Chicken

Raw or cooked chicken can be stored in a refrigerator for a few days, though it’s important to prevent raw chicken juices from leaking and contaminating other foods. Ensure that chicken remains in its original packaging (which should be vacuum-sealed or tightly-wrapped) until it is ready to be cooked.

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How to Freeze Chicken

While freezing will make your chicken less tender and juicy, it is the perfect way to store the family-sized pack you bought at Costco last weekend. Remove the chicken from its original packaging and rewrap it tightly using aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper. Double wrap if you are planning to store the chicken for more than two months. Ground chicken can last up to three months in the freezer, while chicken pieces can last up to nine.

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How to Thaw Chicken

You should never thaw chicken at room temperature, as it is highly susceptible to bacteria growth. Frozen chicken should either be thawed in the microwave, in the refrigerator, or in cold water (which should be changed every 30 minutes).

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Instructions

1In the crock of a slow cooker, stir together the tamari or soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, orange zest, star anise, cinnamon, and ginger. Add the chicken, making sure to submerge it in the liquid. Cover and cook on the low-heat setting for 4 hours, or until the chicken is soft and nearly falling off the bone.
2Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a warmed serving platter. Cover loosely with foil and set aside.
3Pass the cooking liquid through a medium-fine strainer into a saucepan. Turn the heat to medium-high. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and sherry until you don’t see any lumps. Using a wooden spoon, immediately stir this slurry into the cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently with the wooden spoon, until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly, about 8 minutes. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken on the serving platter and transfer the rest to a small serving bowl to pass at the table. Serve with steamed rice.

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