Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet and savory sauce jam-packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and the slow cooker doing most of the work, it's an easy dinner the whole family will enjoy!

Prep Time10

Cook Time4 15

Total Time4 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: slow cooker

Servings:

Calories: 350kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs can also use chicken breasts
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Add all of the sauce ingredients to a slow cooker and stir well.
1/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Add the chicken to the sauce and flip to coat in the sauce.
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2-4 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
Shred the chicken.
Optional: Combine the water and cornstarch in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add to the chicken and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes or until thickened a bit.
1 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Serve over noodles or rice, in a sandwich, in a wrap, etc.!

Notes

You can easily double this recipe if using a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker. It'll take a bit longer.

Try using chicken breasts, too! Just note that the timing might be a little longer if using chicken breasts.

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