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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken for Effortless Family Dinners

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey or agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup or tomato paste mixed with water
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated, optional
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar rice or apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 cup Water
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Lightly season the chicken with salt and black pepper and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and pour sauce over it, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Cover slow cooker; cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender.
  5. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce; simmer until thickened.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken in sauce overnight for enhanced flavor. Monitor cooking time to prevent drying out. Adjust sauce ingredients to taste as needed.

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