Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Introduction

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy, healthy dish featuring tender chicken thighs or breasts simmered in a sweet and sticky honey garlic sauce. The recipe comes together quickly with just a few ingredients, many of which you may already have in your pantry. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables, offering a delicious takeout-style meal made right in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
• ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ⅓ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons chili paste (sambal oelek, sriracha, or hot sauce of choice)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

For Serving:

• Cooked brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Chopped green onion

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Place the chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
2. Make the Sauce:
   • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, chili paste, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
3. Cook:
   • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
4. Thicken the Sauce:
   • Remove the chicken to a plate to cool slightly. Whisk the cornstarch into the slow cooker cooking liquid. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. If you want the sauce even thicker, you can reduce it on the stovetop instead.
5. Shred the Chicken:
   • With two forks (or your fingers if the chicken is cool enough), shred the chicken and place it back into the slow cooker. Stir to coat the chicken with the sauce.
6. Serve:
   • Serve the honey garlic chicken over your choice of rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Conclusion

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is an effortless, tasty meal that satisfies the craving for a sweet and savory dish. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with tender, flavorful chicken in a rich sauce. Serve it with rice and steamed vegetables for a wholesome meal that’s perfect for busy nights. Enjoy this delicious takeout-fakeout recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!

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