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Tender crockpot honey garlic chicken on a bed of steamed brown rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions
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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

This crockpot honey garlic chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make slow cooker dish that's perfect for a busy day. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouth-watering meal that's sure to become a family favorite.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot honey garlic chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 415kcal
Author C. Sophie

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Cutting Board
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 teaspoons chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, tomato paste, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili paste until the sauce is well blended.
  • Place the chicken thighs in an even layer at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken, making sure all pieces are covered.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on the Low setting for 4 to 5 hours, or on the High setting for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Using tongs, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board. Shred the meat using two forks or slice into bite-sized chunks.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together to form a smooth slurry. Pour this mixture into the liquid remaining in the slow cooker and stir well.
  • Set the slow cooker to the High setting (if not already there), cover, and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened into a glossy, sticky glaze.
  • Add the chicken back into the slow cooker and toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is generously coated in the glaze.
  • Serve the chicken over a bed of steamed brown or white rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions.

Notes

Nutritional information:
  • Calories: 415
  • Protein: 39g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated fat: 3.5g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Potassium: 320mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 24g
Tip: Let cool completely before serving.