Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: Easy Comfort Food Delight
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!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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.