Go Back
–+ servings

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is sweet, savory, and full of garlic flavor. It cooks low and slow until fork-tender and makes the perfect easy dinner over rice or noodles.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • ½ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water to mix with cornstarch
  • green onions for topping
  • sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker For cooking the chicken low and slow
  • Mixing Bowl To whisk the sauce

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, making sure it’s mostly submerged.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, or on high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken and shred it with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce and cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
  7. Stir the chicken to coat with sauce. Serve over rice or noodles. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen.
  • Try adding broccoli, bell peppers, or carrots for extra veg.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!