Spicy Chinese Chicken (Slow Cooker) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup soy sauce, dark
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
4 green onions, white and green parts, cut into 2 pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
3 lbs chicken pieces, bone in, skinless
1 chili pepper, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tbsp water
rice, hot, cooked

Preparation

In a bowl, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, rice vinegar and brown sugar, stirring well to insure suagr is dissolved. Add green onions, garlic, gingerroot and peppercorns.
Arrange chicken over bottom of stoneware and cover with sauce. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with fork.
With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Strain liquid into a saucepan and add chile peppers. Whisk in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and stir for about 3 minutes or until thickened and glossy. Pour over chicken and serve with hot fluffy rice.