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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken That Melts in Your Mouth

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken that blends sweet and savory flavors for a delightful dinner experience.
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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: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs/Breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup Hoisin sauce can be a fun alternative
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger Optional, fresh for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for heat
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients until well combined.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.
  4. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender.
  5. For a thicker sauce, remove chicken and stir a cornstarch slurry into the sauce.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions and serve over jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup. Chicken thighs are recommended for juiciness.

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