Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken – Easy Family Dinner
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is sweet, savory, and full of flavor. Easy to prepare and perfect for busy days or family dinners!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Lightly season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
3. Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
5. (Optional) For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and transfer the sauce to a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce. Simmer over medium heat until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Return the chicken to the slow cooker or pour the thickened sauce over the chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are ideal as they stay tender and juicy. Chicken breasts also work but may cook faster.
Taste the sauce before cooking and adjust the honey if you prefer a less sweet flavor.
To make gluten-free, use tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/slow-cooker-honey-garlic-chicken/