Honey Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
Honey Garlic Chicken features chicken thighs simmered slowly with a mixture of garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, and honey. The sauce combines sweetness from honey with savory and tangy notes from soy sauce and ketchup. Cooking the chicken in a slow cooker or an Instant Pot allows it to become tender while soaking up the sauce flavors.
Once the chicken is done, the meat can be left whole or shredded according to preference. The remaining cooking liquid is thickened on the stove using cornstarch mixed with water to create a glossy glaze that clings to the chicken.
Garnishing with fresh shredded basil adds a hint of aromatic freshness to balance the sweet and savory sauce. This chicken pairs well with simple sides like rice or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 /2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 /2 cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 1/2 /2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 /2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- basil fresh, shredded, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, soy sauce, ketchup and honey. Pour over the chicken and cover.
- Slow Cooker instructions: Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Be sure to check the chicken periodically. My chicken was done after 5 hours on low. Remove chicken, place on a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Keep chicken whole or shred with two forks. Transfer the remaining sauce to a saucepan. Stir together the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until dissolved and whisk into the sauce. Bring the sauce to boil and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
- Instant Pot Instructions: Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Remove chicken, place on a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Keep chicken whole or shred with two forks. Stir together the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until dissolved and whisk into the sauce in the Instant Pot. Change setting to saute. Bring the sauce to boil and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
- Serve a little sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh basil. Serve chicken over rice with some broccoli or green beans on the side.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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