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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken with tender chicken, honey, garlic, and soy sauce in a rich sticky glaze for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 395
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Place the chicken into the slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the garlic, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and grated ginger.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2½ to 3½ hours.
  6. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks or leave it in larger pieces.
  7. Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
  8. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  9. Cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  10. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and toss until fully coated.
  11. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs stay especially juicy during slow cooking.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
  • Low-sodium soy sauce helps keep the dish from becoming too salty.
  • If the sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash of chicken broth.
  • Taste before serving and adjust sweetness if desired.