Here’s a delicious, Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken with Noodles recipe — a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy dish with tender chicken and slurp-worthy noodles. Super easy and perfect for busy days!
🐔 Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken with Noodles
🕒 Time: 10 min prep + 4–6 hrs cook | 🍜 Serves: 4–6
🥘 Ingredients:
For the chicken:
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1.5–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1/3 cup honey or brown sugar
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1/4 cup hoisin sauce (or extra soy sauce + honey if unavailable)
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2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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2 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground)
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry to thicken sauce)
For serving:
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8 oz rice noodles, soba noodles, or spaghetti
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Sliced green onions
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Toasted sesame seeds
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Steamed veggies (e.g. broccoli, snow peas, bell peppers)
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Fresh cilantro (optional)
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Lime wedges (optional)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Add chicken & sauce to slow cooker:
Place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, hoisin, vinegar, sriracha (if using), garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Pour sauce over chicken.
2. Cook:
Cover and cook on:
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Low for 6–7 hours, or
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High for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
3. Shred & thicken:
Remove chicken and shred with two forks. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir into sauce in the slow cooker. Return chicken and stir to coat. Let it cook on high for another 10–15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
4. Cook noodles:
Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss lightly with a bit of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
5. Assemble:
Serve sticky chicken over a bed of noodles. Spoon extra sauce on top. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional extras.
🔄 Variations:
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Swap chicken for tofu or pork.
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Make it gluten-free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
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Add crunch: Top with chopped peanuts or cashews.