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Honey Garlic Chicken

A delicious and easy slow cooker meal featuring sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that is perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs You can also use chicken breasts.
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1 cup honey Can be swapped for maple syrup.
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Used to thicken the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon water Used to dissolve the cornstarch.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch and water in a bowl, then add it to the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking. Feel free to add vegetables like peppers or broccoli for a one-pot meal. You can prepare it a day in advance and cook it when ready.