Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a wonderfully easy and flavorful dish that combines sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and aromatic garlic to create tender, sticky chicken perfect for a comforting meal. With just five ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe delivers a deliciously satisfying dinner that pairs beautifully with rice and can be customized with sliced green onions and a drizzle of sriracha or chili sauce for added heat.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs (or boneless skinless chicken breasts)
Thickening
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Optional Garnishes and Sides
- Sliced green onions
- Sriracha or chili sauce
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and fresh lime juice. Whisk these ingredients together until well blended, creating a flavorful sauce base for the chicken.
- Arrange the Chicken: Place the boneless chicken thighs or breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption from the sauce.
- Add the Sauce to the Slow Cooker: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken, making sure all pieces are coated well to allow the flavors to meld during cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 3 hours (approximately 180 minutes) or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through. The slow cooking process will allow the sauce to thicken slightly and the chicken to become juicy and flavorful.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little cold water to create a slurry. About 15 minutes before serving, stir the slurry into the slow cooker and continue to cook uncovered to thicken the sauce further.
- Serve: Once thickened, serve the honey garlic chicken garnished with sliced green onions and a drizzle of sriracha or chili sauce if desired. Pair with cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- This recipe requires only 5 ingredients and around 5 minutes of prep time, making it a quick and easy slow cooker meal.
- Using chicken thighs gives a richer flavor and juicier texture, but chicken breasts can be substituted if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, opt for tamari instead of soy sauce.
- The honey garlic sauce creates a deliciously sticky and flavorful coating on the chicken.
- Add sriracha or chili sauce for a spicy kick that complements the sweetness of the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 838 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 148 mg
