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Thomas Baker

Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is a delicious, tender slow cooker chicken recipe perfect for an easy dinner or family dinner. Made with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, it’s a simple weeknight meal everyone will love. Enjoy juicy shredded chicken thighs coated in a flavorful honey garlic recipe that’s fuss-free and satisfying.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 353
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup soy sauce (I prefer light soy sauce)
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 5 cloves garlic minced (about 5 teaspoons)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • Optional toppings: sesame seeds
  • Optional toppings: sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken thighs to your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, fresh ginger, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using; whisk until mixed.
  3. Pour this sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat for between 3 to 5 hours, or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through to 165°F internal temperature.
  5. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to keep the chicken moist and tender.
  6. Take the chicken out and shred it using two forks.
  7. Blend the water and cornstarch together in a small dish to create a slurry.
  8. Add the shredded chicken and cornstarch mixture back into the slow cooker sauce and stir well.
  9. Put the lid back on and continue cooking on high for another 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  10. Serve the chicken over rice, noodles, or vegetables with some sauce spooned over the top.
  11. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if you like.

Notes

  • For best results, keep the slow cooker lid closed during cooking to retain moisture and tenderness. Serve over your favorite sides and sprinkle with optional toppings to add extra flavor and texture.