Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
A tender, sweet-and-savory Chinese-American inspired dish. Chicken thighs braise in a glossy honey-garlic sauce, yielding ultra-flavorful, weeknight-ready meals that home cooks rave about.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Total Time: 255
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium optional)
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons cooking oil (olive or avocado)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Briefly sear chicken skin-side down (5-7 minutes) until golden; flip and repeat.
Combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, vinegar, cornstarch, and pepper in a bowl.
Transfer chicken to slow cooker, top with sauce, and cover.
Cook on low for 4-5 hours until tender and sauce thickens.
Notes
Use chicken breasts for similar results
Garnish with sesame seeds or scallions
Gluten-free alternative: Use tamari soy sauce
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days