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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken served with vegetables on a plate

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

A cozy, sticky-sweet dinner option that requires almost no supervision—perfect for busy days and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup honey Wildflower honey is recommended.
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce Low sodium preferred.
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional, for heat.
For Thickening (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  2. Optional: For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and transfer the sauce to a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce. Simmer over medium heat until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Return the chicken to the slow cooker or pour the thickened sauce over the chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

This honey garlic chicken is perfect for busy weeknights and potlucks. For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy alternative.