Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken – Sweet, Savory & Effortless
Sweet, savory, and perfectly tender, this slow cooker honey garlic chicken comes together with minimal effort and delivers big flavor — ideal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low)
- Total Time: 7 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
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½ cup honey
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⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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¼ cup water or chicken broth
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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4–5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (or 1 tsp ground)
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Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
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Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water for thickening
Instructions
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Place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
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In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, broth, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes (if using).
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Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
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For a thicker sauce, remove chicken and stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook on high uncovered for 10–15 minutes until thickened. Return chicken to coat.
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Serve warm with rice, noodles, or vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
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Substitute honey with maple syrup or brown sugar.
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Add vegetables in the last hour of cooking for a one-pot meal.
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Freeze cooled leftovers for up to 3 months.