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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Made Easy for Dinner

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is simple to make and bursting with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • - Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste can be omitted for a lighter sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili paste like sambal oelek or sriracha, to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar apple cider vinegar can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional for thickening

Instructions
 

How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

  • Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker, ensuring they are layered evenly.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, chili paste, minced garlic, and rice vinegar.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in your slow cooker, ensuring each piece is coated.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until cooked through.
  • If possible, flip the chicken halfway through cooking for even flavor.
  • After cooking, remove the chicken and whisk in cornstarch into the sauce.
  • Cook on HIGH for an additional 15-30 minutes until thickened to your preference.
  • Optionally garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable with different cuts of chicken or vegetables.
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