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Closeup side view of Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken over rice with spinach in the background
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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is an Asian takeout-inspired slow cooker meal with juicy, tender chicken shredded into a sweet and slightly spicy sauce. A healthy meal perfect for busy days with 5 minutes of prep and 7 easy ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 322kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2-4 teaspoons chili paste or sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or your favorite vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

For Serving

  • Cooked rice, quinioa, or cauliflower rice
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and place in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
    Top view of uncooked chicken thighs in a black slow cooker insert
  • In a bowl, whisk the soy sauce, honey, garlic paste, garlic, and vinegar together. Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
    Top view of uncooked chicken thighs with honey garlic sauce in a black slow cooker
  • Remove the chicken from the crockpot and let cool slightly on a plate. Whisk the cornstarch and water together until completely mixed, and then pour it into the liquid in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, or until slightly thickened. For a thicker sauce, you can carefully transfer the liquid to a saucepan, bring it to a boil, and cook until reduced and thickened; about 5 minutes.
    Top view of cooked shredded Honey Garlic Chicken in a white bowl
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and place back into the cooking liquid, stir to coat, and serve over rice and top with green onions and toasted sesame seeds!
    Top view of crockpot honey garlic chicken in a black slow cooker

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1234mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg