Description

Craving a quick dinner that feels like takeout but is made right at home? This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is the perfect easy dinner idea, combining tender slow-cooked chicken with a rich, sweet and savory garlic sauce. It’s a simple, healthy-ish comfort meal that works great for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family dinners. Served over rice or noodles, this easy recipe brings bold flavor with minimal effort and is one of those food ideas you’ll come back to again and again.

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

1/2 cup honey

1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce

4 cloves garlic minced

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons water

2 green onions chopped

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2 cups cooked white rice

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Instructions

1. Place trimmed chicken into the crockpot in an even layer.

2. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, oil, oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

3. Pour sauce over chicken and coat evenly.

4. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

5. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into crockpot.

6. Cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes until sauce thickens.

7. Shred chicken if desired and mix with sauce.

8. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Add fresh grated ginger for extra depth of flavor.

Chicken thighs provide the best texture and moisture.

Keep the lid closed during cooking to avoid heat loss.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg