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Succulent Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken served on a white plate, garnished with sliced red chilies and spring onions

Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken

This Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken offers a quick and easy solution for busy weeknights with its mouthwatering flavors and low effort. Enjoy a delicious sticky chicken recipe that combines healthy ingredients and the irresistible taste of soy sauce and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 800 g (28 oz) chicken breast, cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp ginger puree
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 6 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
  • 2 red peppers, diced
  • 6 spring onions, cut into long pieces
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Sliced red chilies, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Place all the ingredients—except the red peppers, spring onions, and cornflour—into the slow cooker.
  2. Stir everything well to combine, then cover with the lid. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with a couple tablespoons of the liquid from the slow cooker to make a smooth slurry.
  4. Pour the slurry back into the slow cooker, stir gently, and add the diced red peppers and spring onions.
  5. Season with sea salt to taste, then cook on HIGH for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Serve hot with steamed rice and garnish with sliced red chilies for a little heat.

Notes

Pro Tip: To avoid sticking and make clean-up a breeze, use slow cooker liners—they’re a lifesaver!