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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Irresistible Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Made Easy

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a flavorful dish that requires minimal effort and transforms ordinary chicken into a sweet-savory meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey or maple syrup as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup or tomato paste for less sweetness
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger optional, can be replaced with ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional, adjust to taste
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
For Thickening (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for thickening the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Water to mix with cornstarch

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by placing your boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a large bowl. Generously season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, ginger (if using), rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken thighs into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  5. If you prefer a thicker sauce, transfer the sauce to a saucepan and mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add to the sauce and simmer until thickened.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, serve hot with steamed rice or a fresh salad, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh garlic and ginger. Customize with vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers if desired.

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