Description

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory dish featuring tender shredded chicken simmered in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. It’s a no-fuss, family-friendly recipe perfect for busy days and delicious served over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Add the slurry to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir well.
Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir to coat, and cook on high for an additional 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve hot over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for more moisture and flavor; breasts for a leaner option.Add vegetables like carrots or bell peppers during the last hour of cooking.Use coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 110mg