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Step 1: Coat the Chicken
- Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until fully coated.
Step 2: Sear for Flavor
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 3–5 minutes, just until browned (not cooked through).
- Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, black bean sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Step 4: Combine and Cook
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Cover and cook on:
- LOW for 4 hours, or
- HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Step 5: Finish and Serve
- Serve the chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired, for extra flavor and color.
🍛 Tips & Serving Suggestions:
- Customize the spice: Adjust red pepper flakes to your heat preference.
- Add veggies: Toss in steamed broccoli, bell peppers, or snow peas just before serving.
- Meal prep friendly: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
