Description
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a simple and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with savory soy sauce and aromatic garlic. With just five ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe delivers tender, sticky chicken thighs slow-cooked to perfection, ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner served over rice and garnished with green onions and a touch of heat from sriracha.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- ⅓ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs (or boneless skinless chicken breasts)
Thickener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
To Serve
- Sliced green onions
- Sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and fresh lime juice until well combined to create a sweet and savory sauce base.
- Add chicken to slow cooker: Place the boneless chicken thighs into the slow cooker in a single layer for even cooking.
- Pour sauce over chicken: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure all pieces are coated.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on low heat for approximately 3 hours (180 minutes) until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the sauce: About 15 minutes before serving, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside. Mix the cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to create a slurry, then stir into the slow cooker sauce. Turn the heat to high and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and garnish: Return the chicken to the thickened sauce and stir to coat well. Serve the honey garlic chicken over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions and a drizzle of sriracha or chili sauce if desired.
Notes
- This recipe requires only 5 ingredients and minimal prep time, making it a quick and easy slow cooker meal.
- Using boneless chicken thighs ensures the meat stays tender and juicy, but chicken breasts can be substituted for a leaner option.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- The sauce can be thickened with cornstarch slurry to achieve a sticky and glossy finish.
- Serve with steamed rice and add heat with sriracha or chili sauce according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 838 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 148 mg
