Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is your ultimate weeknight meal solution. This easy recipe features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich, sweet-savory sauce made with honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Perfect for busy families or meal prep, this dish pairs beautifully with rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep time and minimal cleanup, you can enjoy a comforting dinner without the hassle. Whether you’re serving it for a family feast or enjoying it as leftovers throughout the week, this flavorful dish is bound to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 600g boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 120ml honey
- 80ml soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 60ml ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Optional: sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, and rice vinegar.
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour sauce over them.
- Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2.5 to 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken; mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add it to the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Set on high heat; cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until thickened. Shred chicken and return it to the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg