Set It and Forget It: The Ultimate Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken
Craving a dinner that’s effortless and packed with flavor? This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is your answer! With just 10 minutes of prep, a handful of pantry staples, and your trusty Crockpot, you’ll have tender, juicy chicken bathed in an irresistible sweet-savory sauce—perfect over rice or noodles. Whether you’re feeding a family or meal-prepping for the week, this is one of those “dump-and-go” recipes you’ll keep coming back to. Bonus? It tastes better than takeout and makes your kitchen smell amazing!
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Just 10 minutes of prep for a delicious, effortless meal. Perfect over rice or noodles!
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Optional for serving: chopped scallions, sesame seeds, cooked rice
Sauce:
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in an even layer inside your slow cooker.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 3.5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Stir it into the slow cooker and cook on high for another 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Serve & Enjoy: Leave the chicken whole or shred it directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Serve over rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Serves 4-6, depending on portion size.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes or add a drizzle of sriracha.
