Savory Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Delicious Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken perfect for quick weeknight dinners, with tender chicken thighs and a sweet-savory sauce.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs for maximum tenderness and flavor
For the Sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce substitute with tamari for gluten-free
- ⅓ cup honey use maple syrup as a vegan alternative
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste feel free to omit for a lighter sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste sambal oelek or sriracha work great
- 4 cloves garlic freshly minced for the best flavor
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar apple cider vinegar works in a hurry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch to thicken sauce after cooking
Instructions
Directions
- Start by placing the boneless, skinless chicken thighs at the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, chili paste, minced garlic, and rice vinegar until well blended.
- Pour the delicious sauce mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring they're well coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker once done. Whisk cornstarch into the sauce and cover again, cooking on HIGH for an additional 15-30 minutes until it thickens.
- Once thickened, return the chicken to the sauce, ensuring it's well-glazed before serving.
Notes
Serve with green onions or sesame seeds for an extra touch of flavor.