Slow Cooker Korean BBQ Chicken

Slow cooker Korean BBQ chicken is saucy, tender, and full of sweet heat. An easy weeknight dinner that shreds perfectly for rice bowls, tacos, or sliders.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Korean-Inspired

Keyword Bibigo Korean BBQ sauce chicken, crockpot korean bbq chicken, Easy Korean chicken recipe, gochujang chicken slow cooker, shredded korean chicken, slow cooker korean bbq chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings to 6

Calories 289kcal

Equipment

slow cooker Lets the chicken cook gently until tender and shreddable.
mixing bowls For stirring the sauce together.
measuring cups and spoons For accuracy with ingredients.
Meat Thermometer To check that the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Ingredients

1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup (240 g) Korean BBQ sauce -my favorite brand (this is available everywhere)
2 tbsps (30 g) Gochujang (Korean chili paste) or more to taste
1 tbsp (21 g) honey
1 tbsp (9 g) minced garlic
1 tbsp (6 g) minced fresh ginger
¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
cooked white rice for serving
2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
sesame seeds garnish for serving (optional)

Instructions

Add the chicken thighs to the bottom of the slow cooker.
1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
In a small bowl, stir together the Korean BBQ sauce, gochujang, honey, garlic, ginger, and chicken broth. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
1 cup (240 g) Korean BBQ sauce -my favorite brand, 2 tbsps (30 g) Gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1 tbsp (21 g) honey, 1 tbsp (9 g) minced garlic, 1 tbsp (6 g) minced fresh ginger, ¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, then stir to coat it well in the sauce.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve over hot rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
cooked white rice, 2 green onions, sesame seeds

Notes

The starting temperature of the chicken thighs will effect how long it takes to cook.
I usually set the timer a little short and check, since chicken can cook faster depending on the size of the thighs.
Gochujang heat levels vary, so taste the sauce mixture and adjust to your preference before adding it to the chicken.
Shredding the chicken right in the slow cooker helps it soak up more sauce.

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