Crock Pot Hoisin Chicken

This chicken is very good! To cut down the cooking time and add more flavor to the chicken, you might want to season the chicken with salt and pepper and then brown in a skillet for about 6-8 minutes per side before cooking in the crock pot. All ingredients can be adjusted to taste or doubled.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  lbs chicken pieces
• 1⁄4-1⁄3 cup hoisin sauce
• 1⁄4 cup plum sauce or 1⁄4 cup  plum chutney
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1  piece  fresh gingerroot, thinly sliced
• 1  lime, juice of
• 3  tablespoons cornstarch
•  salt and pepper (optional)
• 1 -2  tablespoon  minced fresh garlic, good to add (optional)

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl (except the chicken pieces).
2. Add the chicken to the mixture; coat well.
3. Put all ingredients in the slow cooker.
4. Cook for 5-6 hours, or until chicken is tender.
5. Serve with rice.