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5 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken dish takes chicken thighs, and slow cooks them in a sweet and salty sauce that's perfect for rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables. It only requires a few simple ingredients, and the crock pot does all the work!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • 4 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1½ tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp dry ginger
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • Add chicken thighs to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, add soy sauce, honey, garlic, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar, water, and ginger. Mix until well combined. Then, pour over the top of the chicken thighs.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4½ to 5½ hours or high for 2½ to 3½ hours
  • Remove chicken from the slow and shred. Then, set the chicken aside. Whisk cornstarch into the sauce until there are no lumps. Add chicken to the slow cooker and mix into the sauce until coated. Continue to cook for 15 minutes
  • Serve over rice, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg