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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker with the chicken and sauce.
  5. Cover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on high, or until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Serve the honey garlic chicken over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This recipe can be easily adapted. Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli florets or bell peppers to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.
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