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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken (The Only Recipe You Need)

The easiest and most flavorful Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken you'll ever make. This recipe delivers tender, pull-apart chicken drenched in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker 6-quart recommended
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker. Turn to HIGH, cover, and cook for another 15-20 minutes until thickened.
  6. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and toss to coat with the thickened sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalProtein: 35gFat: 15gFiber: 1g

Notes

For a crispy finish, broil the sauce-coated chicken for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for extra flavor and presentation.
Keyword crockpot honey garlic chicken,easy chicken recipe,slow cooker chicken

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