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Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken

Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that is going to become a favorite! Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken has all the classic flavor of your favorite takeout restaurant even down to the peanuts on top. Skip the takeout and make this healthy version of an Asian favorite.

I love finding a new easy Asian chicken recipe to add into my rotation with honey teriyaki chicken, mongolian beef and hoisin chicken. This recipe has many of the same flavors with soy sauce and hoisin included in Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken. I am a fan of spicy so when I got the Kung Pao Chicken from Pei Wei (a takeout restaurant near me) the other week I realized I need to try and make it in the Crockpot. And it was so easy and tasty when I did!!

One of my favorite things about this recipe it that it includes the veggies so I have one less thing to prepare when I get home. Also, whenever I make meals that include rice I always use my rice maker. This really makes dinner a breeze because I don’t have to make it when I get home. We literally walk in the door and make our plates. I use the Zojirushi Rice Maker which is amazing. It has a timer and setting for brown or white rice which is helpful.

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What You Need to Make Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken?

Here are the ingredients you need to make Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken. Most of the ingredients are already in your pantry and fridge!

– Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

– Zucchini

– Red Bell Pepper

– Soy Sauce

– Honey

– Hoisin Sauce

– Sriracha

– Garlic

– Ginger

– Dried Red Chili Flakes

– Peanuts (optional)

– Salt and Pepper

– Olive Oil

How to Make Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken?

Cut chicken into 3 inch pieces and season with salt and pepper. Brown chicken on stovetop and place in bottom of slow cooker. (You can skip the browning if you don’t have time. This just adds flavor.)

Crockpot kung pao chicken

Ina separate bowl mix soy sauce, honey, water, hoisin sauce, sriracha, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes together. Mix sauce together and pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.

Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken

One hour before cooking is complete add bell peppers and zucchini.

Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken

If you prefer a thicker sauce, 30 minutes prior to serving make a cornstarch slurry and add to crockpot and turn on high.

Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken

Food Allergies-

Gluten-Free- I make all my recipes gluten-free since my husband has celiac disease, which means he is allergic to gluten. Make sure and use this gluten-free hoisin sauce and gluten free soy sauce when making this to ensure that it is gluten free. If you are not gluten-free feel free to use regular soy sauce and hoisin sauce!

Need A New Crock Pot?

My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Looking for more Asian Crockpot Meals?

Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Hoisin Chicken

Sweet Chili Chicken

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Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken

Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken

Author: Allison Treadwell
Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that is going to become a favorite! Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken has all the classic flavor of your favorite takeout restaurant even down to the peanuts on top.
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4.42 from 12 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Asian
Servings : 4 servings
Calories : 417
Total Time : 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Prep Time : 10 minutes mins
Cook Time : 4 hours hrs

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 3 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini cut lengthwise then cut into 1/2 slices

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha optional
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1/4- 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes

Cornstarch Slurry

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • Cut chicken into 3 inch pieces and mix with salt and pepper.
  • Add olive oil to pan and brown chicken. Add browned chicken to crockpot. (This can be skipped if short on time)
  • In a separate bowl mix soy sauce, water, honey, hoisin, sriracha, garlic, ginger and chili flakes together and stir. Pour over chicken.
  • Cook on low for 3-5 hours or cook on high for 2-3 hours.
  • One hour before finished add bell pepper and zucchini to crockpot.
  • For a thicker sauce, prepare cornstarch slurry 30 minutes before serving. Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until cornstarch is dissolved. Add to crockpot and turn on high.
  • Serve with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 2256mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1199IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

Filed Under: Asian, Chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: asian, Crock pot, crockpot, crockpot kung pao chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, kung pao chicken, slow cooker

Crockpot Hoisin Chicken

Crockpot hoisin chicken
Crockpot Hoisin Chicken

Sweet and salty hoisin sauce makes a perfect pair in this fast and easy dinner! Crockpot Hoisin Chicken is a quick dinner because all you need is few ingredients to make this classic Asian meal that is sure to satisfy.

Start with a store bought Hoisin Sauce and mix a few fresh ingredients to get an irresistible chicken dinner that everyone will love! This recipe is on rotation every week in our house. So delicious and my 5 year old even eats it.

Disclaimer- Some links below are Amazon affiliate links, meaning at no extra cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

What is Hoisin Sauce?

If you haven’t had hoisin, my favorite way to describe it is if teriyaki and BBQ sauce came together and made a sauce. It is a thicker sauce that is sweet with a little tang, similar to American BBQ sauce. But since it has different spices than traditional BBQ sauce its flavor is unique and delicious!

Crockpot Hoisin Chicken
Hoisin Sauce

Where do you get Hoisin Sauce?

You can get the Hoisin Sauce in most groceries stores in the Asian aisle. Since all my recipes are gluten free I use Kikkoman Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce but if you don’t have an allergy you can use any sauce you find. Also, since you only need half a bottle you can use the second half for another dinner.

Crockpot Hoisin Chicken

This recipe is so quick to whip together we usually have it every other week! (The other week I make this teriyaki chicken). You can make this homemade Hoisin sauce in the crockpot insert. I like to add a few extra ingredients to the store bought Hoisin sauce to give it a richer flavor.

I just pour everything into my insert and then mix it up and toss the chicken in at the end. You can make the sauce in 5 minutes and delectable dinner will be ready a few hours later.

Quick Tip– If you are home while the chicken is cooking I usually like to flip it once to get the both sides covered in sauce.

Ingredients to make Hoisin Sauce-

Hoisin Sauce (Gluten-Free)

Tamari (Gluten-Free Soy Sauce) or regular Soy Sauce

Honey

Ginger

Garlic

Salt/Pepper

How to Serve Crockpot Hoisin Chicken

Once your hoisin chicken is finished cooking you can either cut the chicken up into cubes or just shred it with two forks. I usually shred it because I like to get all the sauce soaked into the meat.

If you prefer a thicker sauce just remove the chicken and cover until serving.

Take the sauce from the crockpot and pour it into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. While the sauce is heating, mix cornstarch and water together to make a cornstarch slurry. Once the sauce is simmering, pour the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and mix. Cook for 1-2 minutes to thicken the sauce.

My go-to combination for hoisin chicken is rice and broccoli topped with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. But there are a few other ideas that make with this chicken.

Low Carb– Make this low carb by serving in lettuce cups. Just like at the restaurant!

Asian Tacos– Use corn tortillas and shred chicken and serve with cabbage or kimchi.

Asian Sliders– Shred the hoisin chicken on dinner rolls (or gluten free Udis hamburger rolls) and serve with cabbage.

What to Serve with Crockpot Hoisin Chicken

I usually steam some broccoli about 5 minutes before we sit down to eat. You could easily throw the broccoli or any veggies in about an hour before the chicken is ready and have them cook with the chicken if you don’t feel like steaming.

Other veggie options that would be good are carrots and snap peas!

Food Allergies

Gluten-Free- I make all my recipes gluten-free since my husband has celiac disease, which means he is allergic to gluten. Make sure and use gluten-free hoisin sauce and gluten free soy sauce when making this to ensure that it is gluten free. If you are not gluten-free feel free to use regular soy sauce and hoisin sauce!

Need A New Crock Pot?

My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

crockpot hoisin chicken

Hoisin Chicken

Author: Allison Treadwell
Sweet and salty hoisin sauce makes a perfect pair in this fast and easy dinner! Crockpot Hoisin Chicken is a quick dinner because all you need is few ingredients to make this classic Asian meal that is sure to satisfy.
PRINT PIN
4.50 from 10 votes
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Asian
Servings : 4 servings
Calories : 394
Total Time : 3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Prep Time : 20 minutes mins
Cook Time : 3 hours hrs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless-skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1/2 cup gluten free hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari or gluten free soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Steamed rice or lettuce for serving
US Customary – Metric

Instructions 

  • Place hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and pepper in slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Add chicken and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook chicken. 3-4 hours on low or 1-1 1/2 hours on high. Always check to make sure your chicken is cooked using a meat thermometer.
  • Transfer chicken to serving bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce pour sauce into sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Mix cornstarch and water together. Add the cornstarch slurry into sauce and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Cover chicken with sauce and serve with rice or lettuce.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 1261mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg

Filed Under: Asian, Chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: asian, Crock pot, Dinner, Gluten Free, hoisin chicken, slow cooker

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