Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Made in a Crockpot
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken features tender chicken thighs in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce. Easy, flavorful, and perfect over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: : 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
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Trim excess fat and pat chicken dry.
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Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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Place chicken in slow cooker and pour sauce over it.
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Cook on low 4–5 hours or high 2–3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
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Mix cornstarch with water, stir into slow cooker, cook 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
: Optional vegetables can be added in the last hour; use tamari for gluten-free; searing chicken before cooking enhances flavor.