Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken Thighs

Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken Thighs

This Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken Thighs recipe is perfect for a hassle-free dinner. The chicken is coated in a tangy, sweet sauce. Using a slow cooker makes it a very hands off process. Here we're serving it with noodles, but you can also serve with rice, couscous or flatbreads.

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Ingredients

cornflour 2 tbsp
bone in chicken thighs 1 kg
ketchup 70 g
honey 70 g
soy sauce 25 g
cider vinegar 70 g
ginger & garlic paste 2 tbsp
dried noodles 250 g
sesame seeds to serve

Method

Prep the chicken

Use the cornflour to coat the chicken thighs, then season them with salt and pepper.
Heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
Brown the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Make the sauce

In a small bowl combine the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, cider vinegar, ginger and garlic paste.

Cook the chicken

Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, pour the sauce over to coat the chicken. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Plate Up

When the chicken is nearly ready, cook the noodles according to the packet instructions.
Serve the chicken thighs with the noodles and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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