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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken That Will Wow Your Family

A comforting Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken that's easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Thickening Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce preferably low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated, optional
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, adjust to taste
Optional Thickening Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons water for slurry
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Lightly season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and grated ginger (if using). Add rice vinegar and red pepper flakes.
  3. Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside. To thicken, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry and stir it into the sauce. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the slow cooker to soak up the thickened sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the chicken to marinate in the sauce for a couple of hours before cooking for deeper flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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