Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
A delicious and easy slow cooker meal that combines sweet honey and savory garlic for a flavorful sauce, making the chicken tender and juicy.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts Using chicken thighs will result in a more tender and juicy meal.
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce.
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chili paste (sambal oelek, sriracha, or hot sauce) Add more for a spicier dish.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch Used to thicken the sauce.
For Serving
- Prepared brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice For serving.
- Toasted sesame seeds For garnish.
- Chopped green onion For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, chili paste, garlic, and rice vinegar. Pour over the chicken.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and whisk cornstarch into the cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes to thicken the sauce, stirring occasionally.
- Shred the chicken with forks and return to the slow cooker, stirring to coat with the sauce.
Serving
- Serve over rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For even more flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking. You can easily customize this recipe by adding vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas to the slow cooker. You could also use different types of meat, such as pork or tofu, for a varied meal. If desired, add steamed vegetables for extra color and nutrition.