Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
614 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken uses chicken thighs simmered in a mixture of soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and fresh garlic. Cooking on low or high heat for a few hours ensures the chicken becomes tender and infused with the sweet and garlicky sauce. Removing the chicken to thicken the cooking liquid with a cornstarch slurry creates a glossy, thick sauce that clings to the meat when returned to the slow cooker.
The recipe finishes by garnishing with fresh shredded basil, adding a herbal freshness. Serving the chicken over rice balances the sauce's richness and makes a complete meal.
Cooking times vary by slow cooker model, so checking the chicken for doneness starting at 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high is advised. The sauce without rice provides estimated nutrition information, as rice is an accompaniment. Keeping the slow cooker on warm or low after cooking helps maintain the optimal serving temperature.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken thighs trimmed, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon water
- basil shredded, for topping, fresh
- rice for serving, cooked
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, honey and garlic. Pour over the top of the chicken.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Transfer the liquid from the slow cooker to a pot and place over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Stir into the liquid in the pot. Cook until the liquid slightly thickens.
- Place the chicken and the sauce back into the slow cooker and stir to coat the chicken. Serve immediately, or leave the slow cooker on warm or low to keep warm.
- Serve on top of rice and top with fresh basil.
Notes
- Begin checking chicken doneness at 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high, as slow cooker temperatures vary.
- Nutrition estimates do not include rice, which should be cooked separately as a serving base.
- Keep the slow cooker on warm or low to hold the chicken and sauce at serving temperature after cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 614kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1528mg | 64% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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