10 Easy Frozen Chicken Crock Pot Recipes
A collection of quick and delicious frozen chicken crock pot recipes, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker Essential for making slow cooker recipes like this one.
- 1 Instant-Read Thermometer Optional, but recommended for ensuring the chicken is cooked properly.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts/thighs
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch Optional for thickening the sauce
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine the honey, soy sauce, tomato paste, chili paste, garlic, and rice vinegar in the slow cooker.
- Step 2: Add the frozen chicken and toss to coat it in the sauce.
- Step 3: Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Step 4: In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch with a bit of water and stir it into the sauce to thicken.
- Step 5: Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.
- Step 6: Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
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Leftovers reheat well and can be used for meal prep.
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You can customize this recipe by adding vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or broccoli.
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Adjust the amount of chili paste for your preferred level of spice.
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For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
