Description
A flavorful and easy meal made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (for thickening, optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Lightly season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, ginger (if using), vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if adding heat).
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cover the slow cooker lid. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- (Optional) For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, and add it to the sauce in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker or pour the thickened sauce over the chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
Serve over fluffy rice or steamed veggies. Leftovers make great wraps or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, honey garlic, easy dinner, family meal