Honey Garlic Chicken Crockpot
Honey garlic chicken has that perfect balance of sweet and savory, and making it in the crockpot makes it even easier. The sauce thickens up as it cooks and coats the chicken perfectly.
Why you’ll love Honey Garlic Chicken
This recipe is full of flavor with the combination of honey, garlic, and soy sauce that all come together into a rich and slightly sticky sauce. The chicken turns out tender and absorbs all of that flavor as it cooks.
It is super easy to make and perfect for when you want something simple but still really satisfying. It pairs perfectly with rice and broccoli and feels like a full meal.
Ingredients
- 6-8 boneless chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup of honey
- ½ cup of soy sauce
- ½ cup of ketchup
- 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds
- Optional
- 1 tablespoon of yum yum sauce
- rice
- broccoli
How to make
- Add to the slow cooker:
- chicken thighs
- honey
- soy sauce
- ketchup
- minced garlic
- oregano
- sesame seeds
- Mix everything together until combined
- Set the slow cooker on high for 4 hours
- Serve the chicken with a side of rice and broccoli
- Spoon remaining sauce from the slow cooker over the dish and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds
- Optional: drizzle yum yum sauce on top
- Serve and enjoy
Leftovers/storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. The sauce may thicken as it sits, so when reheating just add a small splash of water or broth and give it a stir to loosen it back up. It reheats really well and the flavor stays just as good.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use chicken breasts instead of thighs?
Yes, you can use chicken breasts if you prefer. They will still turn out good, but thighs tend to stay more tender and juicy.
Do I need to cook the chicken first?
No, you can add it directly to the slow cooker and it will cook through perfectly as it sits in the sauce.
Can I make the sauce thicker?
Yes, if you want it thicker you can let it cook a little longer uncovered or add a small cornstarch slurry at the end.
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Hi! I’m Mercedes and I am the creator of “Life with Mercedes,” a food, recipe and lifestyle blog. I’m a huge foodie, proud mom and wife! I’m based in NY and grew up in an Italian/Hispanic family. Let’s just say I ate a lot of pasta and pizza growing up, so I love sharing Italian recipes!
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Honey Garlic Chicken Crockpot
Honey garlic chicken has that perfect balance of sweet and savory, and making it in the crockpot makes it even easier. The sauce thickens up as it cooks and coats the chicken perfectly.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
4 hours
Total Time:
4 hours 10 mins
Serving:
6
Ingredients
- 6-8 boneless chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup of honey
- ½ cup of soy sauce
- ½ cup of ketchup
- 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds
Options
- 1 tablespoon of yum yum sauce
- rice
- broccoli
Instructions
- Add to the slow cooker:
- chicken thighs
- honey
- soy sauce
- ketchup
- minced garlic
- oregano
- sesame seeds
- Mix everything together until combined
- Set the slow cooker on high for 4 hours
- Serve the chicken with a side of rice and broccoli
- Spoon remaining sauce from the slow cooker over the dish and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds
- Optional: drizzle yum yum sauce on top
- Serve and enjoy
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