Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Tender, flavorful, and easy to make, this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delicious Asian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a hassle-free dinner. The combination of sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and aromatic garlic creates a mouthwatering sauce that pairs perfectly with tender shredded chicken. Serve over rice for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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 hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs: Arrange the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken, shred with forks, then return to the slow cooker.
- Thicken the sauce: Create a slurry with cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce and cook on high for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the chicken over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the last hour of cooking for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
