Crockpot Garlic Honey Chicken
Make tender, flavorful Crockpot Garlic Honey Chicken with just 15 minutes of prep! This slow cooker recipe uses simple ingredients for a sweet and savory dinner the whole family will love. Served over rice, on crispy buns, or wrapped up in tortillas, this easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Add the chicken, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic to your crock pot. Give everything a quick stir and make sure the chicken is coated in honey and soy sauce.
- Put the lid on your crockpot and cook for 4 hours on high heat.
- After 4 hours, whisk the cornstarch together with ½ - 1 tablespoon of water. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the crock pot and stir continually until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Serve the chicken thighs whole or shred them.
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Notes
Slow Cooker Size: 4-quart
Choose Chicken Thighs Over Breasts: Chicken thighs are a secret weapon in this recipe! They stay incredibly tender in the slow cooker and have more flavor than breasts. They also won't dry out if you accidentally cook them a little too long (we've all been there!).
Fresh vs. Powdered Spices: You can absolutely use fresh garlic and ginger if you prefer. Substitute with 4 freshly minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger. Both versions taste fantastic - I just love how the powdered spices keep prep time minimal.
Garnish Game Strong: Don't underestimate the power of a good garnish! Toasted sesame seeds add this wonderful nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the honey. Sliced green onions bring freshness and color, while extra red pepper flakes let heat lovers customize their spice level.
Serving Ideas: This honey garlic chicken is great served over a bed of warm white rice. You can also serve it alongside some stir fry veggies. It's also great on toasted buns or even wrapped up in tortillas.
Storing & Reheating Leftovers: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. To reheat, microwave individual portions for about 45 seconds or until heated through. The sauce might separate slightly when reheated, but a quick stir will bring it back together.
Nutrition
Calories: 912kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 333mg | Sodium: 1973mg | Potassium: 804mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg
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