Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 8 boneless chicken thighs (skin removed)
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese 5 spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 white onions (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup tamari
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup pea pods
  • 2 scallions (white and green parts, sliced)

Instruction

  • Season the chicken thighs with the Chinese 5-spice powder.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until browned on both sides, 3-4 minutes.
  • Lay the onions in the bottom of your slow cooker pot, and lay the chicken pieces on top.
  • Whisk the broth, vinegar, tamari, coconut sugar, red chili flakes, and bay leaf together and pour over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high 3-4. When the chicken is done, add the pea pods and cook 10 minutes, or until soft.
  • Serve topped with the scallions.