Description
This easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken coated in a sweet and savory glossy sauce. It’s a simple, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights, made effortlessly in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish)
- 4 servings cooked rice or noodles (to serve with)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Place seasoned chicken thighs in the crockpot, then pour the honey-garlic sauce over.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the lid, switch to high, and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes until the sauce is sticky.
- Shred the chicken in the sauce, then serve over rice or noodles, garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Drizzle extra sauce and fresh herbs for added brightness.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- Consider serving with steamed broccoli, garlic bread, or an Asian slaw.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooled chicken in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg