Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: Easy Recipe for Busy Days
A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe for honey garlic chicken, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Pour over chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and shred it.
- Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 15 minutes to thicken.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, honey garlic chicken, easy recipe