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EASY Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

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Healthy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken made with simple ingredients and a sticky, sweet-savory sauce. Juicy chicken thighs or breasts cook low and slow, making this an easy and flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken:
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons chili paste, sriracha, or hot sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • For Serving:
  • Cooked brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, chili paste, garlic, and rice vinegar.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. Whisk cornstarch into the cooking liquid. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15–30 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  6. Shred chicken and return to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir to coat chicken evenly with sauce.
  8. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian