Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
A simple and delicious slow cooker honey garlic chicken recipe that is perfect for a flavorful Asian-inspired meal. Tender chicken cooked in a sweet and savory sauce, served over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Thickening Agent & Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker: Arrange the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until tender.
- Thicken the sauce: Remove chicken, shred or slice. Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl, add to the sauce in the slow cooker, and cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Finish and serve: Return chicken to the sauce, toss to coat. Serve over rice, noodles, or vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Add vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas during the last hour of cooking for a complete one-pot meal.
- For juicier results, use chicken thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
