Description
Keto crockpot Asian chicken delivers bold, tangy flavors that dance across palates without compromising low-carb goals. Tender meat infused with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce promises a delightful meal you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish Ingredients:
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Arrange chicken thighs uniformly at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Create a zesty marinade by blending soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, low-carb sweetener, and crushed red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
- Generously drench the chicken with the prepared marinade, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Set the crockpot to low temperature and allow the chicken to simmer for 4-6 hours, or until the meat becomes incredibly tender and easily pulls apart.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to meticulously shred the chicken, mixing it with the accumulated cooking liquid.
- Transfer the succulent shredded chicken to a serving platter, drizzling additional sauce over the top for enhanced flavor.
- Optionally, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped cilantro as a vibrant garnish to elevate the dish’s visual appeal and taste profile.
Notes
- Swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner protein option, keeping cooking time consistent.
- Replace traditional soy sauce with coconut aminos to make the recipe completely soy-free and reduce sodium intake.
- Enhance flavor depth by caramelizing garlic and ginger in a pan before adding to the crockpot, which intensifies their aromatic profile.
- For added texture, toast sesame seeds lightly in a dry skillet before sprinkling over the finished dish to release their nutty essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg