Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a hearty, flavorful meal without the fuss. This dish features tender chicken thighs slowly simmered in a delightful sauce made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ketchup. The balance of sweet and savory flavors makes it a family favorite, and it’s incredibly versatile—serve it over steamed rice or noodles, in lettuce wraps, or even as a filling for tacos. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this comforting dish allows you to enjoy a delicious homemade dinner with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 120ml honey
- 80ml soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 60ml ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
- Optional: sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, and rice vinegar.
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
- Remove chicken and stir cornstarch with water to make a slurry; add it to the remaining sauce.
- Cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the thickened sauce; mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg