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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: The Ultimate Set-It-and-Forget-It Dinner

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal! Tender chicken thighs cooked in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce. A guaranteed family favorite for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs about 6-8 thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (6-quart)
  • 1 Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and set it aside. Pour the remaining liquid from the crockpot into a small saucepan.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Bring the sauce in the saucepan to a simmer over medium heat, then whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
  6. Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened to a glaze.
  7. Return the chicken to the slow cooker or a serving platter. Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken, garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 35gFat: 15gFiber: 1g

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Chicken Breast Variation: If using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cook on low for 2.5-3.5 hours to prevent them from drying out.
Broiler Finish: For an extra sticky, caramelized glaze, place the sauced chicken on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Keyword crockpot chicken,honey garlic chicken,slow cooker chicken

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