Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
These Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken are incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with rich, savory flavor. Simmered low and slow in a delicious honey and garlic sauce, they soak up every bit of seasoning for a mouthwatering bite every time. With just 10 minutes of prep, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights—simply set it and forget it!
Servings: 6 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 6 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-in
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- chopped green onions for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, arrange chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper.
- In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add and heat olive oil. Add chicken in skillet, skin side down, and sear for 3 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos or soy sauce, honey, ketchup, vinegar and garlic. Pour sauce over chicken and toss until coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken reaches the internal temperature of 165F. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- Serve the chicken with rice, green beans and top with the sauce and chopped green onions.
Notes
*Substitute the ketchup in this recipe with your favorite BBQ sauce for a rich, smokey flavor.
- You can also shred the chicken thighs and use them in all kinds of tasty recipes like tacos, sandwiches, and rice bowls. If you do plan to shred the chicken, boneless skinless thighs are a little easier to work with.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 1047mg | Potassium: 418mg | Sugar: 23g