Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Description:This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for serving over rice or vegetables, this dish is a delicious go-to for busy weeknights with a wonderful balance of flavors and minimal prep.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

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Description:This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for serving over rice or vegetables, this dish is a delicious go-to for busy weeknights with a wonderful balance of flavors and minimal prep.

• Author: Chef Sara

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2lbsboneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1/2cuphoney
• 1/3cuplow-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4cupketchup
• 4cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoonrice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 teaspoondried thyme
• 1 teaspoondried basil
• 1 tablespooncornstarch
• 2 tablespoonswater

Instructions

1. Prep the Sauce:In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, rice vinegar, thyme, and basil until smooth.
2. Add to Crockpot:Place the chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over the top, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
3. Cook:Cover and cook onlow for 4-5 hoursorhigh for 2-3 hoursuntil the chicken is tender and cooked through.
4. Thicken the Sauce:In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir it into the crockpot, cover, and cook on high for an additional15-20 minutesuntil the sauce thickens.
5. Serve:Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve over rice or steamed vegetables.

Notes

Optional Veggies:Add chopped bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas in the last hour of cooking for extra color and flavor.
Make It Spicy:Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a bit of heat.