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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: Easy 4‑Servings Weeknight Dinner


  • Author: Curtis James
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Discover the perfect Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken recipe that combines sweet honey, savory soy sauce, aromatic garlic and ginger for an irresistible glaze. This easy, set‑and‑forget dish yields tender chicken thighs that fall off the bone, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Serve over fluffy rice or steamed vegetables for a complete family dinner. The recipe includes simple steps, pro tips, and variations to customize flavor, ensuring a delicious, crowd‑pleasing meal every time. today now.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger together.
  2. Place chicken thighs in slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken and cover.
  4. Cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into cooker 30 minutes before end.
  6. Drizzle sesame oil, stir, and serve.

Notes

  • For a thicker glaze
  • increase cornstarch slurry. Use low‑sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium. Pair with rice or vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 thigh
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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