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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 180 minutes
  • Total Time: 185 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a simple and flavorful dish combining sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and zesty lime juice with tender chicken thighs. Perfect for a hands-off weeknight dinner, it requires minimal prep and slowly cooks to create a sticky, rich sauce that’s great over rice or with your favorite sides.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs (or boneless skinless chicken breasts)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

To Serve

  • Sliced green onions
  • Sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
  • Cooked rice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and fresh lime juice. Stir well to mix all the flavors thoroughly.
  2. Add chicken to slow cooker: Place the boneless chicken thighs or breasts into the slow cooker in an even layer.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated.
  4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3 hours (180 minutes), allowing the chicken to become tender and absorb the sweet and savory flavors.
  5. Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry. Remove the chicken, pour the cooking liquid into a pan, and heat on the stovetop. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens to a sticky glaze.
  6. Combine and serve: Return the chicken to the thickened sauce, tossing to coat. Serve topped with sliced green onions, and optionally drizzle with sriracha or chili sauce. Enjoy over cooked rice.

Notes

  • Only 5 simple ingredients are needed for the sauce, making this recipe very quick and easy to prep.
  • Slow cooking on low heat ensures the chicken becomes tender and juicy with a rich, sticky sauce.
  • Using chicken thighs gives more flavor and moistness, but breasts can be substituted if preferred.
  • Adjust the sriracha or chili sauce to your spice preference or omit for less heat.
  • Great served with steamed rice or your choice of vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of recipe)
  • Calories: 405 kcal
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 838 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 148 mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/slow-cooker-honey-garlic-chicken-recipe/