Description
Sink your fork into this irresistible Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken — a juicy, sticky, and perfectly sweet-savory dish that practically cooks itself! Made with tender chicken thighs, rich soy sauce, golden honey, and a garlicky punch, this recipe is a perfect example of easy dinner ideas made delicious. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, healthy slow cooker recipes, or simply fresh food ideas for meal prep, this dish delivers comfort and flavor in every bite. Serve it over rice or noodles, and you’ve got a dinner winner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
0.5 cup honey
0.5 cup soy sauce
0.25 cup ketchup
4 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and chicken broth until smooth.
2. Place the chicken thighs into the slow cooker in an even layer.
3. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
5. Remove the chicken and set aside. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
6. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and spoon the thickened sauce over it. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if using.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for best results — they stay tender and juicy during slow cooking.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a sweet and spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg