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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Callie Brooks

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is a comforting, sweet-savory dish made with simple ingredients. Juicy chicken cooks in a sticky garlic sauce — perfect for beginners, meal prep, or cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Fusion
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • green onions, for garnish
  • sesame seeds, for garnish

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • forks (for shredding)
  • serving spoon

Method
 

  1. Place boneless chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. Mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
  4. Remove chicken when cooked, shred it with two forks, then return it to the sauce.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook on HIGH for another 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
  6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness or swap for chicken breasts if you prefer leaner meat. You can replace soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free version. Add ginger or sesame oil for depth. Avoid overcooking to keep the chicken moist, and always shred it to absorb the flavorful sauce fully.

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