Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken

Mongolian Chicken couldn’t be easier to make when prepared in the crock-pot. This Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken is made with a naturally sweetened rich and spicy sauce and fresh snow peas for a delicious family meal. 

I am a bit obsessed with Mongolian Chicken from a Chinese restaurant by my parent’s house.

This locally owned mom and pop restaurant has the best authentic Chinese food and their Mongolian Chicken is amazing. It is a bit sweet, a bit savory and just delicious!

Mongolian Chicken

Mongolian sauce is a slightly sweet, slightly spicy, rich sauce that is typically served with beef or chicken.

The Mongolian sauce is made with soy sauce, hot sauce, garlic, ginger and a sweetener.

In the case of this Mongolian Chicken, I use pineapple juice as my sweetener. I find it pairs perfectly with the soy sauce and garlic. Plus, it lets me use less added sugars, keeping this Mongolian Chicken lighter than what would be served at a Chinese restaurant.

How to Make Mongolian Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Mongolian Chicken can be prepared in a variety of ways, but I love using my slow cooker on busy days to get an easy, homemade Chinese meal on the table.

Step One: Prepare Chicken

• Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes.
• Place in ziploc plastic bag and add cornstarch.
• Toss to coat the chicken in the cornstarch.
• Place chicken in slow cooker.

Step Two: Prepare Mongolian Sauce

• Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes together.
• Pour over chicken in crock-pot.

Step Three: Slow Cook Mongolian Chicken

• Cook on low for 5 hours and 30 minutes.
• Cook on high for 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Step Four: Add in Snow Peas

• Add fresh snow peas in slow cooker and toss to coat.
• Turn Slow Cooker to HIGH, if not already, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Step Five: Serve Mongolian Chicken

• Serve with steamed rice.
  • I love Pineapple Cilantro Rice or Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice. The flavors complement this complex Mongolian Chicken well.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with hot sauce if desired.

More Homemade Chinese Recipes

• Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
• Instant Pot Orange Chicken
• Easy 30 Minute Orange Chicken
• Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy
• Easy Homemade Ramen
• Easy Vegetable Fried Rice

Mongolian Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken

Slightly sweet and spicy, this Mongolian Chicken recipe is incredibly easy to make when prepared in the slow cooker. 

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes

Servings: 4 -6

Calories: 226kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, into chunks
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce like Sriracha
• 1 pound fresh snow peas

Instructions

• Coat the chicken in the cornstarch and place into slow cooker.
• Mix the soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, garlic, ginger, hot sauce, and chili flakes togther. Pour over chicken.
• Cook on low for 5 hours and 30 minutes, or cook on high for 2 hours and 30 minutes.  
• Add fresh snow peas in slow cooker and toss to coat. Turn Slow Cooker to HIGH, if not already, and cook for an additional 30 minutes. 
• Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Cholesterol 72mg24%

Sodium 876mg38%

Potassium 504mg14%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Sugar 20g22%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 180IU4%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 12mg1%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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