Description
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.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prep the Sauce:In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, rice vinegar, thyme, and basil until smooth.
- Add to Crockpot:Place the chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over the top, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
- Cook:Cover and cook onlow for 4-5 hoursorhigh for 2-3 hoursuntil the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- 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.
- 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.