Description
Tender chicken cooked in a rich, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Lightly season the chicken on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, ginger (if using), vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is well-coated in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- (Optional) For a thicker sauce, transfer the sauce from the slow cooker to a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker or pour the thickened sauce over it.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice or steamed veggies. For a fun twist, try lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian