Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli recipe offers a delicious, hands-off way to prepare tender chicken breast simmered in a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce with fresh broccoli. The slow cooking process melds savory soy, oyster sauce, ginger, and garlic together, resulting in a rich, comforting dish perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 750g (1.7 lb) chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 2 onions, quartered
- 3 tsp garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 250ml (8.5 fl oz) chicken stock
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Thickening Mixture
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp water
Vegetables
- 500g (1.1 lb) broccoli florets, room temperature
Instructions
- Preparation: Begin by cutting the chicken breast into chunks. Quarter the onions, crush the garlic, and mince the ginger. Have all ingredients measured and ready.
- Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, add the chicken pieces, quartered onions, crushed garlic, minced ginger, chicken stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir gently to combine all the flavors.
- Slow Cook: Set your slow cooker to low heat and cook the mixture for 4 to 6 hours. This allows the chicken to become tender and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prepare Thickening Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until fully dissolved to create a slurry that will thicken the sauce later.
- Add Broccoli and Thicken Sauce: Pour the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and add the broccoli florets. Stir everything carefully to combine without breaking up the chicken or broccoli.
- Final Cook: Increase the slow cooker to high heat and cook for an additional 30 minutes. This will thicken the sauce and gently cook the broccoli until tender but still crisp.
- Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is hot and tender, serve the dish immediately. Enjoy your flavorful and comforting slow cooker chicken and broccoli!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh chicken breasts and room temperature broccoli.
- You can adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar used.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can increase the cornstarch slightly.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
