Description
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Tender shredded chicken thighs are cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, creating a flavorful meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For Thickening:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred, then return to the slow cooker.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water, add to the slow cooker, and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish is great over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
- For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add sriracha.
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
