Description
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a busy day. Tender chicken thighs are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and garlic, resulting in a savory Asian-inspired meal. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker: Arrange the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred or slice it, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Thicken the sauce: If desired, whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Serve the chicken over rice, noodles, or vegetables. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Chicken breasts can be substituted for thighs.
- Add steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
