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Rich, glossy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken topped with sesame seeds and green onions served over fluffy rice.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

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  • Author: Aneta
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is tender, saucy, and bursting with sweet-savory flavor. With just a few pantry staples and almost no effort, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner your whole family will love.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Sauce

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

  • 1/4 cup ketchup

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For Thickening (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons water

For Garnish

  • Sesame seeds

  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken lightly with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and red pepper flakes.

  3. Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce evenly over the top.

  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until tender.

  5. Optional: For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and pour the liquid into a small saucepan. Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry, stir into the sauce, and simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.

  6. Return the chicken to the slow cooker or pour the thickened sauce over it. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs stay juicier, but breasts work great too.

  • Add more red pepper flakes for extra heat.

  • Serve over rice, noodles, or veggies for a complete meal.

 

  • Leftovers store well for up to 4 days and reheat beautifully.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (on low)
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American / Asian - inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken portion + sauce
  • Calories: Approx. 305 kcal
  • Sugar: 19 g
  • Sodium: 810mg (varies based on soy sauce)
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 125 mg

Find it online: https://chickenmagicrecipes.com/slow-cooker-honey-garlic-chicken/