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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 480
  • Total Time: 490
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American-Chinese Fusion
  • Diet: Not Vegetarian

Description

Tender chicken thighs bathed in a sweet, savory honey-garlic glaze made in a slow cooker. A weeknight-friendly dish with deep flavor and zero fuss, perfect for family meals or special occasions.


Ingredients

1 kg (2.2lbs) skinless boneless chicken thighs, trimmed
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil or olive oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional thickener)


Instructions

Cut chicken thighs into 2″ pieces or keep whole, depending on slow cooker size
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper
Place chicken in slow cooker and pour sauce over top
Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours
Thicken sauce (if desired) by mixing cornstarch with water, then simmering 10 minutes
Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving


Notes

For extra flavor, add frozen broccoli, bell peppers, or carrots during the last 2 hours of cooking
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing for juicier chicken
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the refrigerator
Freeze for up to 3 months