Tender Honey Garlic Chicken in the Slow Cooker
Tender chicken cooked in a sticky honey garlic sauce in the slow cooker, perfect over rice for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
Cooked white or brown rice, for serving
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish
2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season with black pepper; place in slow cooker.
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Whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, and red pepper flakes; pour over chicken.
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Cook on low 4–5 hours or high 2–3 hours.
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Add vegetables 30 minutes before end if using.
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Mix cornstarch with cold water; stir into sauce, cook 5–10 minutes until thickened. Pour over chicken.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions; serve over rice.
Notes
Adjust sweetness or spice to taste; optional vegetables; tamari for gluten-free version.