Simple Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken You’ll Love
Tender slow cooked chicken coated in a glossy honey garlic sauce that is sweet, savory, and perfect for an easy family friendly dinner with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sliced green onions, optional
- Sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and turn to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until tender.
- Remove the chicken and whisk together cornstarch and water.
- Stir the slurry into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker and toss to coat.
- Shred the chicken if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and cook on low for the most tender chicken.