This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful and easy recipe that brings comfort food to a whole new level. With minimal prep work, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights!
Total Time:6 hours 10 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken thighs
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic mixture over the top.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Once cooked, remove chicken and shred it. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken it.
Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir to combine, and serve.
Notes
This dish pairs well with rice or noodles.
Adjust the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.