Slow Cooker Sherry Chicken
Slow Cooker Sherry Chicken is a tender, flavorful chicken dish slow-cooked in a rich sauce made with sweet sherry, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and fresh ginger. It's an easy comfort food recipe with Spanish-inspired flavors that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks
- ½ cup sweet sherry
- ¼ cup soy sauce gluten-free if needed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Whisk together the sherry, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Arrange the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and water.
- Stir the slurry into the cooking liquid.
- Cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Coat the chicken with the sauce and serve hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Bone-in chicken stays extra tender and flavorful during slow cooking. Use a good-quality sweet sherry for the richest sauce and best flavor. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer a few extra minutes after adding the cornstarch slurry. Serve with steamed rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables to soak up the delicious sauce.Wine Advice
A nutty Oloroso Sherry complements the rich sweet-savory sauce beautifully. A silky Pinot Noir is another excellent pairing with this comforting chicken dish.Nutrition values
Calories: 355 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 31 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 670 mg | Sugar: 15 g