Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Slow cooker honey garlic chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or easy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of chicken thighs bone-in or boneless, skin removed
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium is best
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger optional but adds great flavor
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch for thickening the sauce
- 2 tablespoons water for the cornstarch slurry
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish optional
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, ketchup, and sesame oil. This will be the base of that irresistible sauce.
Arrange the Chicken
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker in a single layer. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the top, ensuring every piece is well-coated.
Slow Cook the Chicken
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be tender and easy to pull apart with a fork.
Thicken the Sauce
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and set it aside. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker, then cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Serve and Garnish
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker to coat it in the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Pair it with rice, pasta, or a crisp side salad for a complete meal.