Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs (about 900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tablespoons water (optional, for cornstarch slurry)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
  • Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Season Chicken: Season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, olive oil, minced garlic, and rice vinegar until well combined.
  3. Layer Chicken and Sauce: Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, making sure it’s evenly coated.
  4. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Optional Thickening: If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can make a cornstarch slurry. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. This will help thicken the sauce.
  6. Serve: Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened (if desired), remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer it to a serving plate. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the crockpot honey garlic chicken with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired. Serve hot with cooked rice or quinoa.
  8. Enjoy: Enjoy your delicious and tender crockpot honey garlic chicken!

This crockpot honey garlic chicken is flavorful, tender, and incredibly easy to make. The sweet and savory sauce pairs perfectly with the juicy chicken, creating a delicious meal that the whole family will love. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying dinner.

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