Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe is a simple and delicious way to prepare tender, flavorful chicken with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, this Crockpot recipe combines sweet honey and savory garlic for a delightful dish that the whole family will enjoy.

With just a few ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a meal that is both satisfying and easy to make. Serve it over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete dinner.

Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

This recipe features chicken thighs or breasts slow-cooked in a honey garlic sauce, resulting in juicy meat that is infused with flavor. The preparation time is minimal, and the slow cooker does the rest, making it a convenient option for any day of the week.

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
2 tablespoons water (optional for thickening)
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and ground ginger.
Add Chicken: Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic sauce over it, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Thicken the Sauce (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken if desired and serve it over rice or with steamed vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions if using.