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Delicious slow cooker honey garlic chicken garnished with green onions

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

A hands-off, savory slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken in a sticky, sweet-salty honey garlic sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts Thighs yield tender, moist bites; breasts should be monitored to avoid drying.
  • 1/2 cup honey Choose mild, runny honey for sweetness; dark honey adds complexity.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Regular soy sauce for richer flavor or tamari for gluten-free.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic adds aromatic sharpness.
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated Grated ginger provides brightness to the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional) For thickening the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons water (optional) Used with cornstarch for thickening.
  • to taste salt and pepper Season to your preference.
  • for garnish chopped green onions, optional Adds freshness and color.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and evenly combined.
  2. Place the chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible, then pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over the top.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  2. If desired, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Finishing
  1. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and shred or serve the chicken whole.
  2. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

For a creamy option, serve with a cottage cheese chicken parmesan bowl. If sauce is too thin, you can reduce it on the stovetop after cooking.