Description
This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that’s perfect for a busy day. Tender chicken thighs are cooked in a sweet and savory sauce until they are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place Chicken in Crockpot: Put the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- Make Sauce: Combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour over chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- Thicken Sauce: Create a slurry with cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce in the crockpot and cook until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, coat with sauce, and serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles and stir-fried vegetables.
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs, but thighs tend to be more tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
