Description
A delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, this Honey Garlic Chicken is perfect for cozy gatherings and heartwarming dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, ginger (if using), rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour sauce over it.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until tender.
- Remove chicken and optionally thicken sauce with cornstarch mixed with water; cook for additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
For added flavor, sear the chicken before slow cooking. You can also add vegetables in the last hour for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg