Make Ahead Slow Cooker Asian Peach Chicken Thighs Food

MAKE-AHEAD SLOW-COOKER ASIAN PEACH CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In labeled 1-gallon freezer bag, place honey, soy sauce, melted butter and chili garlic sauce; seal bag. Knead bag to mix well. Add chicken and frozen peaches; squeeze bag to thoroughly coat chicken and peaches in sauce. Lay flat, and freeze up to 3 months.
• Thaw 12 to 24 hours in refrigerator, until completely thawed.
• Pour contents of bag into 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
• In small bowl, beat cornstarch and cold water. Quickly stir into chicken mixture in slow cooker; cover. Increase heat to High heat setting; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
• Divide rice among 4 bowls. Divide chicken mixture among bowls of rice. Top with remaining ingredients.

SLOW-COOKER MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat.
• Add chicken to slow cooker; pour 1/4 cup water over chicken. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender and easy to shred.
• Transfer chicken to cutting board; cool slightly. Shred chicken, then toss with 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Discard remaining liquid.
• To Freeze: Divide chicken into 2 portions (about 2 cups each). Place each portion in freezer container or resealable freezer plastic bag. Label with date. Cover and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 1 hour. Transfer to freezer; freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight or until completely thawed. Use in recipes calling for cooked chicken.
• To Make in Oven: Heat oven to 425°F. Place rack in large rimmed sheet pan. Spray rack and pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Place in single layer on rack in pan. Roast 33 to 38 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of largest thigh reads 180°F and meat is tender enough to shred. Remove from oven; let rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Toss shredded chicken in pan liquid to coat.

CROCK POT ORIENTAL CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Stack chicken thighs in crock pot sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine olive oil, water, brown sugar, orange juice, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, red pepper, and five spice powder; pour over chicken thighs.
• Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours.
• Combine cornstarch and water; add to crock pot and stir.
• Cook on high 30 minutes or until thickened.
• Serve over rice and top with green onions.

PEACH CHICKEN (CROCK-POT)

Steps:

• Place chicken in slow cooker and add canned peaches, juice from 1 can and dried onion soup mix.
• Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Remove chicken and cooked fruit to platter.
• Cut fresh peaches and place slices around chicken and cooked peaches for garnish.