Some nights you want a real dinner without the fuss, and Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe handles that. With 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce doing the work in the crock, you get tender results and an easy cleanup.
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.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
When I make Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe I like to set the slow cooker before work so dinner is waiting. It is forgiving, so small changes in the seasoning will not ruin it.
