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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: Sweet Comfort for Busy Nights

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken combines sweet and savory flavors, offering restaurant-quality charm with minimal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken Thighs/Breasts Use thighs for juiciness or breasts for a lighter option.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup can be substituted for a different flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Low sodium preferred; tamari is great for gluten-free.
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup Can be reduced or replaced with tomato paste for lower sugar.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced for best integration; garlic powder works in a pinch.
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh is preferable, but ground ginger can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat; can be omitted for no spice.
For Thickening (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Mixed with equal amount of water for thickening.
  • 2 tbsp Water

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, optional ginger, vinegar, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken into the slow cooker and pour the sauce evenly over it.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender.
  5. Optional: For a thicker sauce, remove chicken, mix cornstarch with water, stir into sauce, and simmer on high for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to slow cooker or pour thickened sauce over it, garnish and serve over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use boneless, skinless thighs for juiciness and marinate for enhanced flavor if time allows. Serve with steamed rice for balance.

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