Description
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that transforms tender chicken into an unforgettable meal. This easy slow cooker recipe requires minimal effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its irresistible honey garlic sauce, this dish is sure to impress your loved ones without taking up much of your time in the kitchen. Simply toss the ingredients into the crockpot and let it work its magic while you attend to other tasks. Serve it over rice or with fresh vegetables for a complete and satisfying dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (or boneless thighs/chicken breasts)
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- â…“ cup ketchup
- â…“ cup honey
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Spray the crockpot insert with nonstick spray and arrange the chicken in an even layer.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and gently toss to coat.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours, ensuring chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken; mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth and stir into the sauce in the crockpot. Cook for another 15 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the crockpot, coat with thickened sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg