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Delicious slow cooker honey garlic chicken served on a plate.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

A delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, this dish features tender chicken glazed in a rich honey garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 345
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Protein
  • 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
Liquids
  • 120 ml honey Use pure honey for the best flavor.
  • 80 ml soy sauce Low-sodium soy sauce is preferable.
  • 60 ml ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Aromatics
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh minced garlic recommended for better flavor.
Conditioning Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Mix with water to prevent clumping.
  • 2 tablespoons water
Garnishes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Optional for garnish.
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped Optional for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, and rice vinegar. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixed sauce over the chicken thighs, completely coating them.
Cooking
  1. Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 6 hours, or high for 3 hours.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
Serving
  1. Once thickened, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top before serving.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce overnight before cooking. Customize the mix by adding your favorite vegetables at the beginning.