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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a comforting, easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken cooked low and slow in a rich, flavorful sauce made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Perfect for busy days, this recipe delivers juicy, melt-in-your-mouth chicken with minimal prep and hands-off cooking, ideal for family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 to 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth

Thickening

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes if using. This sauce creates the delicious flavor base for your chicken.
  2. Add Chicken to Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure it’s well-coated.
  3. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to deeply infuse the meat.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker. Increase temperature to high and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your liking.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Shred the chicken right in the sauce or serve whole with a generous drizzle of the honey garlic glaze. Garnish with optional green onions, cilantro, or toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Use boneless thighs for extra juiciness and flavor absorption.
  • Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry to achieve a perfectly thickened sauce.
  • Keep the slow cooker lid closed during cooking to maintain heat and ensure even cooking.
  • Prepare the sauce and chicken the night before for deeper, richer flavors.
  • Adjust honey quantity depending on its type and your preferred sweetness level.

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Keywords: slow cooker, honey garlic chicken, easy dinner, crockpot chicken, family-friendly, slow cooked, gluten free

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