Description

This Homemade Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is a sticky, tender, family-friendly easy dinner made with juicy chicken thighs, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a glossy slow cooker sauce. It is perfect for busy weeknights, dinner ideas, food ideas, meal prep, and anyone who wants an easy recipe that tastes comforting, savory, sweet, and homemade with very little hands-on work.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

5 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

2 tablespoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

2 green onions sliced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them in an even layer in the crock pot.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

3. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and turn the pieces gently to coat.

4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

5. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.

6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce, cover, and cook on high for 15 to 25 minutes until the sauce thickens.

7. Spoon the glossy sauce over the chicken, then garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and fresh parsley or cilantro.

8. Serve hot over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for the juiciest result because they stay tender during slow cooking.

For chicken breasts, check early so they do not overcook or become dry.

For a thicker glaze, let the sauce cook uncovered for a few extra minutes after adding the cornstarch slurry.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American-Asian Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 365
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 760mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 145mg

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