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If you love a good sticky fakeaway-style dinner, this Slow Cooker Sticky Hoisin Chicken is one to add straight into your weekly rotation.
Tender chicken thighs are slow cooked in a rich hoisin sauce with garlic, ginger and chilli until perfectly sticky, savoury and packed with flavour. It’s comforting, high in protein and tastes like something you’d order from your favourite takeaway — but with far less effort.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Sticky, rich and packed with umami flavour
- Minimal prep with maximum flavour
- High-protein and satisfying
- Better than takeaway
- Perfect for meal prep
- Easy slow cooker dinner for busy evenings
This is the kind of recipe that instantly becomes a household favourite. The hoisin creates a glossy, sticky sauce that coats the chicken perfectly, while the garlic, ginger and chilli add warmth and depth. It’s sweet, savoury and incredibly comforting — especially served with fluffy rice and fresh toppings.
Slow Cooker Sticky Hoisin Chicken
10 minutes
2 hours (high) or 3–4 hours (low)
4
Slow Cooker
Asian
Delicious Slow Cooker Sticky Hoisin Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 600g chicken thighs
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red chilli, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 50ml soy sauce
- 50ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
Instructions
1. Coat the chicken
Add the chicken and cornflour to a bowl. Season well and mix until evenly coated.
2. Brown the chicken
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 3–5 minutes until lightly browned.
3. Add to slow cooker
Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker along with the onion, chilli, bell pepper, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, chicken stock, honey and hoisin sauce.
4. Slow cook
Mix well and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender and the sauce is rich and sticky.
5. Garnish and serve
Serve with sticky rice and garnish with sesame seeds and fresh coriander.
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THE FULL MACROS READY FOR YOU
CALORIES | 376
UNDER 400 CALORIES PER SERVING
PROTEIN | 30.5G
OVER 30G PROTEIN PER SERVING
CARBS | 24G
UNDER 25G CARBS PER SERVING
FAT | 16G
UNDER 20G FAT PER SERVING
FIBRE | 2G
OVER 2G FIBRE PER SERVING
A lighter fakeaway-style dinner packed with protein and flavour.
Why choose this Slow Cooker Sticky Hoisin Chicken Recipe?
HIGH PROTEIN RECIPE
EASY TO COOK IN THE SLOW COOKER
THE PERFECT COMFORT FOOD AFTER A LONG DAY
UNDER 400 CALORIES
Swaps & Upgrades
- Use chicken breast instead of thighs
- Add broccoli or pak choi
- Swap honey for maple syrup
- Add extra chilli for more heat
- Serve with noodles instead of rice
- Top with spring onions and crushed peanuts
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip browning the chicken first?
Yes, but browning adds extra flavour and texture.
Does it freeze well?
Absolutely — freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight and reheat gently.
What should I serve it with?
Sticky rice, noodles or steamed greens work well.
How to thicken the sauce?
Remove the lid for the last 30 minutes or add 1 tsp cornflour mixed with water.
Is this very spicy?
Mild to medium — adjust chilli to your taste.
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