Perfectly Glazed Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
This recipe features tender chicken thighs or breasts coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot. It's an easy and delicious meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- whisk
- slow cooker
- skillet (optional)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
- 4 garlic, minced cloves
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing, optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- Fresh chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if using), and water or chicken broth in a medium bowl.
- Pat chicken dry. Sear chicken in olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned, then place it into the slow cooker. If skipping, place uncooked chicken directly into the slow cooker.
- Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and set aside. Whisk together cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker, whisking constantly. Cook on HIGH for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Shred the chicken (if desired) and return it to the thickened sauce in the slow cooker. Stir to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired.