Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
A simple, comforting chicken dish where tender pieces simmer in a glossy honey garlic sauce until sticky and flavorful. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something cozy without a lot of hands-on time.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional)
- to taste pinch black pepper
- 2 tablespoons scallions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and optional ginger. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and let it simmer for 5–10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker and coat with the thickened sauce. Drizzle sesame oil if using.
- Garnish with sliced scallions and serve hot over rice or with steamed vegetables.