Description
This Low Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory family favorite made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Juicy chicken thighs are simmered in a honey garlic sauce that’s both comforting and full of flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- ½ cup honey (or maple syrup or brown sugar)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (optional, for tang and color)
- 5 garlic cloves, minced (or 1½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (or oregano/thyme)
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (to thicken sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim any fat and place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, basil, and chili flakes until combined.
- Pour & Cook: Pour sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Check Doneness: Chicken should be fork-tender and easy to shred. If not, cook a bit longer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Remove chicken. Stir together cornstarch and water, then mix into the sauce. Let simmer with lid slightly open for 5–10 minutes.
- Finish & Serve: Shred the chicken and return it to the sauce, or serve whole with sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
For a crispy finish, broil the cooked chicken for 3–4 minutes before serving. Serve over rice, in lettuce wraps, or with steamed veggies for a complete meal. Great for leftovers and meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg