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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high) + 15 minutes (sauce thickening)
  • Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes to 7 hours 25 minutes (low) or 3 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 4 to 4.4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian-American

Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken recipe offers a perfectly tender and flavorful meal with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, enhanced by optional ginger and onion. Ideal for busy days, the slow cooker does the work, creating a delicious dish that’s great served over rice or noodles and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)

Thickening

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Garnish

  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless chicken thighs or breasts evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker to form the base of the dish.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and if using, grated ginger and sliced onion. Stir well to blend all the flavors.
  3. Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Evenly pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken pieces in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Remove Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker. You can shred the chicken using forks or leave the pieces whole, depending on your preference.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir it into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to high and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
  7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the shredded or whole chicken to the thickened sauce in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat all the chicken pieces with the sauce.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Serve the honey garlic chicken hot over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.

Notes

  • Using chicken thighs will result in a juicier, more flavorful dish compared to breasts.
  • The optional onion and ginger add extra depth and aroma to the sauce.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce without cornstarch, cook the sauce uncovered on high longer before adding chicken back.
  • This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

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