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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

  • Author: Rebecca
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A sticky, sweet, and savory 5-ingredient slow cooker dinner that requires minimal effort. This recipe uses chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to create a restaurant-quality glaze without the stress of stovetop cooking.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup (120g) honey
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water

Instructions

  1. Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry. Cut large thighs in half to ensure even cooking. Place chicken in the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until mostly combined.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and set aside on a platter.
  6. Whisk the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch and cold water) into the hot sauce in the slow cooker.
  7. Turn slow cooker to HIGH, leave lid off or slightly ajar, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
  8. Return chicken to the pot and toss to coat evenly in the thickened sauce.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Chicken thighs are recommended over breasts to prevent drying out. If using chicken breasts, reduce cooking time to 2-3 hours on LOW. For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. The sauce thickens as it cools; add a splash of water when reheating if needed.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 30
  • Sodium: 900
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 25

Keywords: crockpot honey garlic chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy weeknight dinner, 5 ingredient recipe, honey garlic sauce, chicken thighs, gluten-free option

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