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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken simmered in a sweet and savory sauce made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of ginger. Perfect for an effortless meal, it’s easy to prepare and slow-cooks to perfection, requiring minimal hands-on time. Serve it over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a delicious finish.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)

Thickener and Garnish

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless chicken thighs or breasts in the slow cooker, spreading them evenly at the bottom.
  2. Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and if desired, grated ginger and sliced onion. Mix well to create a flavorful sauce.
  3. Pour the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
  4. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Remove chicken: Carefully take the chicken out of the slow cooker and shred it with forks or leave it whole based on your preference.
  6. Thicken the sauce: Stir the cornstarch mixed with water into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker. Switch the slow cooker to HIGH and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency.
  7. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the shredded or whole chicken to the thickened sauce, ensuring it’s well coated and heated evenly.
  8. Serve and garnish: Serve the honey garlic chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles, and garnish generously with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for an extra burst of flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce mixture.
  • Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for juicier meat, or breasts for a leaner option.
  • If thickening the sauce is not preferred, you can skip the cornstarch step for a thinner, more pourable sauce.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.

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