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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

  • Author: Isabel
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A foolproof, 5-ingredient slow cooker dinner featuring tender chicken thighs in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze. Ready in about 5 hours with minimal active prep time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry. Cut large thighs in half if necessary for uniform size. Place chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is mostly submerged.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours until the chicken is fork-tender and easily shreddable. Do not cook on HIGH for the full duration.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for the final 30 minutes to thicken the sauce into a glossy glaze.
  6. Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks if desired. Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice, garnished with sesame seeds, green onions, and red pepper flakes.

Notes

[‘Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juiciness; chicken breasts may dry out.’, ‘Always mix cornstarch with cold water first to create a slurry to avoid lumps.’, ‘Freeze fresh ginger for easier grating.’, ‘Do not open the lid frequently during cooking to maintain heat.’, ‘Sauce can be adjusted for sweetness by varying honey amount.’]

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 900
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Protein: 25

Keywords: slow cooker, honey garlic chicken, easy dinner, 5-ingredient recipe, chicken thighs, meal prep, gluten-free option, dairy-free

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