Asian Citrus Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
This Asian-inspired slow cooker shredded chicken recipe is sweet, tangy and super versatile.
Servings 4
Calories 141kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 juice of Sunkist navel orange about 1/2 cup
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper and place in the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients (chicken broth through five spice powder) and pour over the chicken breasts.
- Cook chicken on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours. Chicken is done when it shreds easily with a fork.
- When chicken is done cooking, shred with two forks to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.7g | Protein: 24.3g | Fat: 3.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 725mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1.8g