Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken, a savory-sweet dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals. This effortless recipe combines tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken thighs with a luscious sauce made from honey, low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, and a tangy hint of rice vinegar. The slow cooker does all the hard work, infusing the chicken with bold, mouthwatering flavors while you go about your day. A final touch of cornstarch thickens the sauce to a glossy perfection, making it ideal for drizzling over steamed rice or noodles. Garnished with vibrant green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With only 10 minutes of prep and easy slow cooker magic, this honey garlic chicken is destined to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 0.5 cups Honey
- 0.33 cups Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.25 cups Ketchup
- 1 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoons Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, and rice vinegar until well combined.
Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, depending on your schedule.
Once the chicken is tender and fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and set it aside on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker to thicken it.
Turn the slow cooker to HIGH and let the sauce cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Return the chicken to the slow cooker and toss it in the thickened sauce to coat evenly.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve the honey garlic chicken hot over steamed rice, noodles, or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 3186 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.5 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.2 g | ||
| Protein | 112.8 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1690 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
