Lip-Smacking Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Tender chicken sings with an irresistible slow cooker honey garlic magic that melts in your mouth.
Sweet and savory flavors dance together effortlessly in this simple weeknight dinner.
The rich aroma fills your kitchen with delightful anticipation.
Minimal ingredients combine to create a surprisingly complex taste profile.
Each bite promises a perfect blend of golden honey and robust garlic notes.
Succulent meat falls apart with the gentlest touch of a fork.
You’ll want to savor every single morsel of this delectable dish.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Calories: 260 kcal
Servings: 13
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Juicy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 13 1x
Description
Honey garlic chicken delights home cooks with its simple yet flavorful approach to weeknight meals. Succulent chicken thighs bathe in a sweet and savory sauce, promising a satisfying dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) honey
- ⅓ cup (80 ml/2.7 fl oz) low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) ketchup
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tbsps water
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes into a smooth, fragrant emulsion that coats the palate with rich, complex flavors.
- Chicken Placement: Arrange chicken pieces in a single, relaxed layer within the slow cooker, ensuring minimal overlap to promote even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Flavor Infusion: Cascade the prepared marinade over the chicken, massaging the liquid to guarantee complete and uniform coverage, allowing each morsel to become deeply saturated with the aromatic blend.
- Slow Cooking Process: Secure the lid and program the slow cooker to low heat, allowing the chicken to gently simmer and tenderize for 4-5 hours, transforming the proteins into melt-in-your-mouth perfection.
- Moisture Management: Intermittently baste the chicken using tongs, redistributing the cooking liquids to enhance moisture retention and intensify the flavor profile throughout the cooking duration.
- Finishing Touches: Once the chicken reaches optimal tenderness and safe internal temperature, delicately transfer the pieces to a serving platter, creating an inviting presentation.
- Sauce Refinement: Optionally, elevate the remaining cooking liquid by reducing it on high heat, stirring consistently until the sauce metamorphoses into a glossy, concentrated glaze that clings seductively to the chicken.
- Serving Presentation: Embellish the dish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds, adding a vibrant visual and textural dimension before serving alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Avoid Overcrowding: Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer to ensure even cooking and prevent steaming instead of achieving desired tenderness.
- Marinade Mastery: Whisk marinade ingredients thoroughly to create a well-blended, harmonious sauce that coats chicken evenly and maximizes flavor absorption.
- Moisture Management: Baste chicken periodically with cooking liquid to prevent dryness and enhance overall flavor profile during slow cooking process.
- Sauce Reduction Technique: Optional step to intensify sauce flavors by carefully reducing liquid, creating a glossy, concentrated glaze that elevates the dish’s taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Olivia Bennett
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University of Texas at Austin
Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY
Olivia Bennett is Cooking Crusade’s go-to expert for nutritious, feel-good food. Based in Austin, she blends her degree in Nutrition from the University of Texas with plant-based culinary training from the Institute of Culinary Education.
Olivia’s recipes are all about balance: vibrant, wholesome, and easy-to-love dishes that work for all kinds of eaters. Her mission is simple: to make healthy eating approachable and genuinely tasty, with tips that support your lifestyle, not complicate it.