Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze. The aroma of garlic and honey wafts through the kitchen, enticing your senses and promising a flavorful experience with every bite.
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs – 2 pounds, boneless and skinless
- Honey – 1/2 cup
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Soy Sauce – 1/4 cup, low sodium
- Rice Vinegar – 2 tablespoons
- Sesame Oil – 1 tablespoon
- Ground Ginger – 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
- Green Onions – 2, chopped for garnish
- Sesame Seeds – 1 tablespoon for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, store in an airtight container for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- For a lower-sugar option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: main-dish
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of shredded chicken with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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