Why I Love This Recipe

Some of the best dinners are the ones that practically cook themselves, and this Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is exactly that. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with tender, flavorful chicken coated in a sweet, savory, and perfectly sticky sauce that’s even better than takeout. Serve it over a bowl of rice with your favorite veggies, and you’ve got an easy dinner everyone will be asking for again.

Enjoying The Leftovers

The chicken soaks up even more of the sauce overnight, making leftovers just as delicious the next day.

Storing

Store the shredded chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Keep the rice and broccoli separate if you’re meal prepping so everything reheats nicely.

Reheating

Warm the chicken gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through. If the sauce has thickened in the refrigerator, stir in a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen it before serving over fresh rice.

A bowl of honey chicken with garlic & broccoli on a bed of rice topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

If you love easy crockpot dinners, this Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is one you'll want to keep on repeat. The chicken turns perfectly tender in a sweet and savory garlic sauce that's perfect for serving over rice for an effortless weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
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Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp butter
Optional toppings
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sriracha, rice vinegar, garlic, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
  • Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, then add the butter on top.
  • Cover and cook on high for about 2½ hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, then stir everything together until the chicken is evenly coated in the thickened sauce.
  • Serve over rice with your favorite vegetable, then garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.

Equipment

crockpot
measuring cups
mixing bowls

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Fiber: 0.4g