Classic Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
This easy crockpot recipe delivers tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal with minimal effort.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- medium bowl
- small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup good quality honey
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced or 2 tbsp pre-minced garlic
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
For Thickening
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
Garnish (optional)
- Sliced green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, and cut into 1-inch pieces if using chicken breasts.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Cooking
- Place the chicken into your slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce over it, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shredded or cut.
Finishing Touches
- Whisk cornstarch and cold water together to create a slurry.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for another 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Cooking times may vary based on your slow cooker; adjust as needed to ensure chicken is cooked through.