Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Tender, juicy shredded chicken thighs coated in honey garlic sauce made right in the slow cooker. A sweet-savory, family-friendly meal with minimal prep.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 6 hours
Total time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup honey ¼ cup ketchup 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ teaspoons fresh minced ginger 1 teaspoon sesame oil ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) ¼ cup water 2 Tablespoons cornstarch Optional: sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions

Step 1: Place chicken thighs into a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and pepper flakes.
Step 3: Pour sauce over chicken, cover, and cook on low for 3-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Step 4: Remove chicken, shred with forks.
Step 5: Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the slow cooker.
Step 6: Return shredded chicken, cook 15-20 minutes on high until thickened.
Step 7: Serve over rice or noodles with toppings.

Notes

Do not open the lid while cooking. Store leftovers for up to 4 days. Great for meal prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 353
Fat: 9g
Saturated fat: 2g
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 1344mg
Protein: 39g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 0.4g