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Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe Perfect for Dinner

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This Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a set-it-and-forget-it dinner that delivers fall-apart tender chicken in a sweet, savory, and garlicky glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, it requires just 10 minutes of prep and simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and dried basil until well combined.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker in a single layer.
  3. Pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over the chicken. Gently turn chicken to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or until chicken is fork-tender.
  5. Using tongs, carefully transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board or plate. Let rest.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker. Stir gently.
  7. Turn slow cooker to HIGH and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency.
  8. Return chicken to the slow cooker and gently stir to coat. Serve immediately over rice or with desired sides.

Notes

For best results, use chicken thighs; they stay juicy during long cooking. If using chicken breasts, reduce cooking time to 3 hours on low. Double the sauce if you want extra. Adjust sweetness to taste by reducing honey to 1/4 cup and adding an extra garlic clove. The sauce thickens as it cools, so don’t over-thicken in the slow cooker.

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