Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is sweet, savory, and melt-in-your-mouth tender! Made with simple pantry ingredients like honey, garlic, soy sauce, and chicken, it’s the ultimate easy slow cooker dinner — perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs 900g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce use low-sodium if preferred
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 4–5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
- Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ small onion sliced
- ½ bell pepper sliced
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes for heat
- To Thicken the Sauce Optional:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- For Garnish and Serving:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Steamed rice noodles, or vegetables
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Step 2: Add to Crockpot
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure it’s well coated.
- (Optional) Add onions, bell peppers, or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Step 3: Slow Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Step 4: Thicken the Sauce (Optional)
- Remove chicken and whisk together cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl.
- Stir the slurry into the sauce, then cook for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the crockpot and toss to coat.
- Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Whisk sauce well to prevent honey from settling at the bottom.
- Avoid overcooking: Chicken stays tender on Low heat.
- Double the sauce if you like extra glaze for rice or noodles.
- Add vegetables (like broccoli or carrots) in the last hour for a one-pot meal.