Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe
This Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken and Tomatoes recipe combines tender chicken thighs with burst cherry tomatoes in a flavorful, spicy-sweet broth enriched with ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey. The dish is effortlessly prepared in the slow cooker, allowing the ingredients to meld into a rich, comforting meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1½ to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry
- Salt, to taste
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1½ pounds cherry tomatoes
- 1 (3-inch) piece of ginger, halved lengthwise and smashed with a knife
- 1 to 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste), depending on heat preference
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Lightly sprinkle the boneless, skinless chicken thighs all over with salt to season them evenly.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, place the salted chicken thighs. Add the cherry tomatoes, halved and smashed ginger, gochujang, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and honey. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat the chicken and ingredients with the sauce mixture.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours. The chicken should become very tender and most of the cherry tomatoes will burst, releasing their juices into the sauce.
- Adjust Seasoning: After cooking, taste the broth and adjust the flavor by adding more honey if the sauce is too tart, salty, or spicy, or more soy sauce if it tastes too sweet or muted. Stir well to combine any additional seasoning.
Notes
- Adjust gochujang quantity to control the spice level to your preference.
- Use chicken thighs for maximum tenderness and flavor as opposed to chicken breasts.
- If preferred, serve the dish over steamed rice or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- The ginger adds a subtle aromatic note; do not skip or substitute with powdered ginger.
- To make the broth thicker, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to reduce excess liquid.
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