Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
A savory-sweet slow-cooked chicken dish that’s tender and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free (with modifications)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 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)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional for thickening)
- Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- 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 to 3 minutes.
Notes
Serve with steamed rice, quinoa, or stir-fried vegetables. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator or frozen for three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg