Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory delight that transforms tender chicken into a mouthwatering dish with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop the garlic and chicken into uniform pieces.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks in the sauce and sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least an hour before cooking to deepen flavors.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Pair with steamed rice or fresh vegetables to create a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg