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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Category Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 385 kcal
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Description

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is an irresistible combination of tender chicken simmered in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when comfort food is a must.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon water optional, for thickening

Instructions
 

  1. Arrange the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, oregano, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  4. For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set it aside. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then whisk it into the sauce. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes until it thickens. Return the chicken to the sauce.
  5. Serve the chicken with sauce drizzled over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Notes

Chicken: I use and recommend boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts as well. (It's just a little less flavorful.)
Soy sauce: Want to make this gluten-free? Just sub some gluten-free tamari for the soy sauce. 
Red pepper flakes: You can adjust the heat of this dish by adjusting how much red pepper flakes you use. As is, it’s a low-medium level of spicy. I use a bit less than what the recipe calls for when I’m making it for my kids and they’re fine with it.