Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner
A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup (170g) honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar to prepare the sauce.
- Place chicken thighs in an even layer in the slow cooker.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, turning pieces gently to coat without stirring too much.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- About 30 minutes before done, check the sauce consistency. If too thin, remove chicken and simmer sauce in a saucepan until thickened to a glaze, then pour back over chicken.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or zucchini noodles, garnished with chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for best texture and flavor. Avoid opening the slow cooker lid frequently to maintain heat and cooking time. If sauce is too thin, simmer separately to thicken before serving. Fresh minced garlic is preferred over pre-minced for better flavor. Variations include adding crushed red pepper flakes for heat or substituting soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the rec
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 35
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