Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: 5 Amazing Easy Dinner Bowls
Tender chicken slow cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that thickens into a glossy glaze.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
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Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
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Mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, and pepper.
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Pour sauce over the chicken.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
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Remove the chicken and shred or slice it.
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Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
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Stir the slurry into the slow cooker sauce.
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Cook for another 10–15 minutes until thickened.
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Return chicken to the sauce and coat evenly.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Chicken thighs stay especially tender during slow cooking. Add vegetables during the final stage of cooking if desired.