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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken for Effortless Family Dinners

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken, a family-friendly dish that brings flavor and convenience to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs or Breasts can substitute with chicken wings
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey or maple syrup for a different flavor
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium option available
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated) optional
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional; sriracha can be added
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Thickening (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and rice vinegar in a bowl, add ginger and red pepper flakes if desired.
  3. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the chicken, coating each piece.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours until fully cooked.
  5. Thickening the Sauce (Optional): Remove chicken, mix cornstarch with water, stir into sauce, simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Return chicken to the slow cooker or pour the sauce over it when serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for a few hours or overnight before cooking. You can also add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the last hour of cooking for improved nutrition.

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