SIMPLE HOISIN CHICKEN

12 (3 1/2-4 lbs total) bone-in chicken thighs, skinned

2 tbsp quick-cooking tapioca

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup hoisin sauce

1 pkg (16-oz) frozen stir-fry vegetables

3 cups hot cooked rice for serving

Spray the inside of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in the cooker and sprinkle with the tapioca, salt and pepper. Pour hoisin sauce overall.

Place lid on cooker and cook on low setting 4 to 5 hours or on high setting 2 1/2 hours.

If using low heat setting, turn to high. Stir in the frozen vegetables and cook an additional 30-45 minutes or until the veggies are tender. 

Serve chicken and veggies over the hot cooked rice.

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