Crockpot Hoisin Chicken

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Crockpot Hoisin Chicken
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Thu, 02-10-2005 - 7:53am
Crockpot Hoisin Chicken
A wonderful set-it-and-forget-it meal...very easy to make...and what a taste!

4-6 servings
5 hours 5 minutes 5 mins prep




3
lbs chicken pieces (I use boneless breasts cut in chunks)

1/4
cup hoisin sauce *

1/4
cup sugar-free apricot preserves 

1/4
cup soy sauce

1
piece fresh gingerroot, thinly sliced

1
lime, juice of

3
tablespoons cornstarch


salt and pepper (optional)

1-2
clove fresh minced garlic (optional)



  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl (except the chicken pieces).
  2. Add the chicken to the mixture; coat well.
  3. Put all ingredients in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.

*I use Whole Foods 365 Organic brand of hoisin sauce.  Only 3 grams of sugar per serving.

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Registered: 01-03-2006
Thu, 02-10-2005 - 10:06am
Sounds great!
I love crock-pot recipes!
I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I know I have dinner ready to go at 8:00am!!! I have been having problems, though, with boneless chicken breast getting a bit dried out in these recipes...any thoughts?
Karen :)
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Registered: 04-08-2003
Thu, 02-10-2005 - 10:13am

Hi Karen,

I work out of the house, so I often throw dinner in the crockpot. I agree that its great to have dinner started at 8:00 a.m. I found that if I use FROZEN chicken breasts they tend to not dry out.

Good Luck!
Michelle

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Registered: 12-06-2004
Thu, 02-10-2005 - 11:21am
Is this a phase one recipe?
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Registered: 02-23-2004
Thu, 02-10-2005 - 11:32am

You know I saw this on someones weekly menu (probably yours!) and I did a search for it and couldn't find it! Thanks for the recipe, sounds yummy!

MichaelAnn



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Registered: 01-03-2006
Thu, 02-10-2005 - 11:44am
I would say this is a Phase 2 recipe due to the apricot preserves. Do you agree, Cathy?
Karen :)
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Registered: 10-15-2003
Thu, 02-10-2005 - 1:15pm

That sounds incredible and easy!!! I'm going to try it this weekend!! I'll post a review.


 

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Registered: 01-07-2004
Thu, 02-10-2005 - 2:50pm

"I found that if I use FROZEN chicken breasts they tend to not dry out."

What a good idea! I have also noticed that (depending on the other ingredients) chicken breasts do tend to dry out in the crock pot. I'll try this next time.

 

AtlantaGirl74

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Thu, 02-10-2005 - 6:31pm
Yes, starting with frozen chicken breasts keeps them from drying out.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 02-11-2005 - 7:00pm

Yup I always start out with frozen chicken breasts - the only way to keep them juicy.


Susan :)

 

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Registered: 10-15-2003
Fri, 02-18-2005 - 12:15am

If you use frozen chicken breasts how much longer than the original 5 hours do they need to cook?


Is it "saucy" enough to serve over brown rice?


About how many inches long of a gingerroot did you use?


Any recommendations on side dishes or dessert to go with this meal??


I am planning on serving it this weekend and I need all the help I can get!! LOL!

 

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