Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken and Tomatoes
Updated Aug. 7, 2025
- Total Time
- About 6 hours
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 6 hours
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Ingredients
- 1½ to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry
- Salt
- 1½ pounds cherry tomatoes
- 1(3-inch) piece of ginger, halved lengthwise and smashed with a knife
- 1 to 3tablespoons gochujang, depending on heat preference
- 2tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, plus more as needed
- 1tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1tablespoon honey, plus more as needed
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
341 calories; 12 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 42 grams protein; 922 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, lightly sprinkle the chicken all over with salt. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, ginger, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil and honey until coated. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is very tender and most of the tomatoes have burst, 5 to 6 hours. Taste the broth and season accordingly with more honey (if too tart, salty or spicy) and soy sauce (if too sweet or muted).
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I can't say how it compares to the slow cooked version, but 12 minutes in a pressure cooker worked for me. I added a 1/4 cup water at the start.
Yum! Used maple syrup in place of honey 1 heaping Tbsp of Trader Joe’s gochujang. Served over ramen noodles. Lime juice to finish was key. Looking forward to trying over sweet potatoes, and maybe topped with chopped peanuts for texture.
I made this in a slow cooker today as described in the recipe. Used 3T of gochujang, because we like it, and 2 pints of cherry tomatoes. It was very easy and (we found it to be) tasty. I will make it again when I need something waiting for us in the evening. Served with udon noodles and garnished with scallions and sliced fresh jalapeños.
I don't typically enjoy slow cooker recipes because they tend to run bland and the texture gets mushy. This had tons of flavor and I added bok choy, snow peas, baby bellas, and cabbage with one hour left of cook time. Had tons of crunch mixed in with the tons of flavor!
How spicy is this?
So easy, so good. Used 3 heaping tablespoons of gochujang and it wasn't too much! Minced the ginger instead of smashing and added some extra for oomph. The broth alone is worth making the recipe.