Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken: Best Slow Cooker Dinner
A simple, reliable slow cooker recipe for tender chicken thighs in a glossy, sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Honey
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Fresh ginger, grated
- Cornstarch
- Cold water (for slurry)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and place them in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry.
- Pour the slurry into the slow cooker and stir gently.
- Cover and cook on high for the remaining 30 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Serve sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds over rice or noodles.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier results; chicken breasts require less cooking time (4 hours on low). Ensure cornstarch is mixed with cold water to prevent clumping. The sauce thickens further upon refrigeration; add water when reheating. For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Chicken thighs with
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
Keywords: slow cooker, honey garlic chicken, crockpot dinner, easy weeknight meal, meal prep, gluten-free option, dairy-free