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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

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This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet, savory, and fall-apart tender dish made effortlessly in the slow cooker. With just 10 minutes of prep, it features juicy chicken thighs simmered in a sticky honey garlic sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or serving over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and onion powder.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken, coating evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  5. (Optional) Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into sauce during the last 15–20 minutes to thicken.
  6. Shred chicken in the pot or serve whole, spooning sauce over the top.
  7. Serve over rice, noodles, or vegetables. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken breasts for a leaner version.
  • Add bell peppers or broccoli in the last hour for a one-pot meal.
  • Swap ketchup with hoisin or add rice vinegar for a flavor twist.
  • Spice it up with sriracha or red pepper flakes.
  • Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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