Description

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is one of those easy dinner ideas that tastes like you worked much harder than you actually did. Tender chicken cooks low and slow in a sticky honey garlic sauce with soy, garlic, and just enough tang to keep every bite balanced. It is perfect for a quick family dinner, meal prep, cozy weeknight meals, and simple food ideas when you want a comforting homemade dish served over rice or noodles. This easy recipe brings together sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors in the most reliable way.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

1/2 cup honey

1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

3 cups cooked jasmine rice

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.

2. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker in an even layer.

3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and turn the pieces to coat well.

4. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

5. Remove the lid. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water. Add the slurry to the slow cooker and stir gently into the sauce.

6. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.

7. Serve the chicken over cooked jasmine rice and finish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for the juiciest texture since they hold up better than chicken breasts during long slow cooking.

For a thicker sauce, leave the lid off during the final 15 to 20 minutes after adding the cornstarch slurry.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 356
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 742mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 132mg

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