Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman slow cooker chicken and rice delivers comfort with minimal effort. Tender chicken and creamy rice blend perfectly for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into chunks)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper (coarsely chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 2 tbsps fresh ginger (chopped)
- 2 cups chicken stock (low-sodium)
- ½ cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 4 scallions (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tsps cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil (toasted)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Seasoning: Generously coat chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and five-spice powder, then transfer directly into the slow cooker.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk chicken stock, soy sauce, ginger, sriracha, and garlic into a seamless, flavor-packed liquid, ensuring complete integration of ingredients.
- Cooking Foundation: Pour sauce over chicken, guaranteeing thorough coverage, then seal the slow cooker and set to high temperature for 3 hours and 30 minutes.
- Thickening Process: Blend cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry, then stir into the cooking liquid along with sesame oil to develop a luxurious, glossy texture.
- Vegetable Incorporation: Add broccoli florets and red bell peppers to the slow cooker, continuing to cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until vegetables reach desired tenderness.
- Final Touches: Conduct a flavor assessment, making any necessary seasoning adjustments, then artfully arrange the succulent chicken and vibrant vegetables over steamed rice.
- Presentation: Embellish the dish with delicate scallion slivers and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, transforming the meal into a visually stunning culinary experience.
Notes
- Spice Up Right: Use five-spice powder generously to create a deep, complex flavor profile that transforms ordinary chicken into an extraordinary dish.
- Sauce Success: Whisk chicken stock, soy sauce, and aromatics thoroughly to ensure a well-integrated, balanced sauce that penetrates every chicken piece.
- Thickening Trick: Mix cornstarch with cold water separately to prevent lumps, creating a smooth slurry that guarantees a glossy, restaurant-quality sauce texture.
- Veggie Timing Matters: Add broccoli and bell peppers during the final 30 minutes to maintain crisp texture and vibrant colors while absorbing the rich cooking liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg