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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken: Easy 8-Hour Set & Forget

  • Author: Liliana
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A stress-free, slow-cooker chicken recipe featuring tender thighs in a sticky, savory-sweet honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 6–8 cloves garlic (smashed or minced)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh grated)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2–3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and place them in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until combined.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, coating as much as possible.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Avoid opening the lid frequently.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken thighs and set aside on a plate.
  6. Whisk cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry.
  7. Stir the slurry into the hot sauce remaining in the slow cooker.
  8. Cover and cook on HIGH for the last 30 minutes until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
  9. Return chicken thighs to the pot and toss to coat in the thickened sauce.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

For best results, smash garlic cloves with the side of a knife and leave them whole to infuse flavor without leaving chunks. Do not add cornstarch at the beginning of cooking; add it as a slurry during the last 30 minutes to prevent gumminess. If using chicken breasts, reduce cooking time to 4 hours on LOW. For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 35
  • Sodium: 900
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 35

Keywords: crockpot honey garlic chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy dinner, set and forget, honey garlic sauce, chicken thighs, weeknight dinner

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