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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken for Easy Dinners

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful meal, combining tender chicken in a sweet-savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper optional
  • 1/2 cup honey maple syrup can be a substitute
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce consider low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger optional, grated
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar rice or apple cider
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
  1. Begin by lightly seasoning the boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, grated ginger, vinegar, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, then pour the sauce over the chicken, making sure to coat it generously.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. If desiring a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir this into the remaining sauce in a saucepan and simmer until thickened.
  6. Serve the chicken on a platter, drizzling the thickened sauce over the top, and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For better flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for an hour before cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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