Description
This Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet-savory garlic sauce. A family-friendly slow cooker dinner that’s easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (or boneless thighs/breasts – reduce cook time slightly)
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
⅓ cup ketchup
⅓ cup honey
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
½ tablespoon sesame seeds
1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and minced garlic.
Spray crock pot insert with nonstick spray. Arrange chicken in an even layer.
Pour sauce over chicken and toss to coat.
Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 4–5 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F.
Remove chicken and set aside. Whisk cornstarch and cold water together, then stir into sauce in crock pot. Cover and cook for another 15 minutes until thickened.
Return chicken to sauce, toss to coat, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
For a less salty flavor, add a splash of water or lemon juice at the end.
Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Boneless chicken will cook faster, so check for doneness earlier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on low) or 2.5 hours (on high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece chicken + sauce
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg