Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish combining tender chicken with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This effortless recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or meal prep. Serve it with rice, noodles, or steamed veggies for a wholesome meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Honey: ½ cup
- Soy sauce: ⅓ cup use low-sodium for a healthier option
- Garlic: 4 cloves minced
- Ketchup: ¼ cup
- Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon optional, for thickening
- Water: 2 tablespoons if using cornstarch
- Sesame seeds: For garnish
- Green onions: Chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker or use a liner for easy cleanup.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Assemble Ingredients: Lay the chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Optional Thickening: For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken, mix cornstarch with water, and stir it into the sauce. Turn the slow cooker to high and let the sauce thicken for 10-15 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice, noodles, or with steamed vegetables.