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Yesica Andrews

Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Easy Weeknight Dinner

Enjoy a tender and juicy Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken that's perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal. This family dinner features shredded chicken thighs drenched in a flavorful honey garlic sauce, all effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker. A simple chicken recipe everyone will love!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 353
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup soy sauce (I prefer light soy sauce)
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 5 cloves garlic minced (about 5 teaspoons)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • Optional toppings: sesame seeds
  • Optional toppings: sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. Add the boneless skinless chicken thighs to your slow cooker.
  2. Combine the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, fresh minced ginger, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl and whisk thoroughly.
  3. Pour this sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and let it cook on low heat for 3 to 5 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is very tender and has reached 165°F internally.
  5. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to ensure optimal tenderness and proper cooking time.
  6. Using two forks, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it well.
  7. In a separate small bowl, blend the water and cornstarch to create a slurry.
  8. Mix the shredded chicken and cornstarch slurry back into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  9. Cook on high for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  10. Serve the honey garlic chicken over rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if you like. Be sure to spoon extra sauce over each serving for full flavor.

Notes

  • For added texture and flavor, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and fresh sliced green onions on top before serving. This dish freezes well without the toppings, so you can prepare in advance for quick meals later.