slow cooker honey garlic chicken
This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is a sweet and savory dish that's incredibly easy to make. The chicken simmers in a flavorful sauce, resulting in tender meat that pairs beautifully with rice or vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to create the honey garlic sauce.
- Place the boneless chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread out.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, making sure all pieces are well-coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once done, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a serving platter. You can shred it or leave it whole, depending on your preference.
- If you like a thicker sauce, you can transfer the sauce to a saucepan and simmer it on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until it thickens.
- Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve with cooked rice or vegetables.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for a couple of hours or overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for a couple of hours or overnight in the refrigerator before cooking. This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli or jasmine rice for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.