Description
This Easy Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory dish perfect for a simple weeknight dinner. Tender chicken thighs are slow-cooked in a flavorful mix of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ketchup, then finished with a thickened glossy sauce and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (see notes for boneless options)
Sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- ⅓ cup ketchup (opt for low-sugar if preferred)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
Thickener
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
Garnish
- ½ tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, sliced
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and minced garlic until thoroughly combined.
- Prepare Crockpot: Lightly spray the inside of your crockpot insert with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add Chicken: Arrange the chicken thighs in an even layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Combine: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, tossing gently to ensure each thigh is well coated.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 4-5 hours, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and meat is tender.
- Remove Chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot and set aside on a plate.
- Make Slurry: In a small separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce remaining in the crockpot. Cover and cook for another 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Recoat Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the crockpot, tossing it gently to coat thoroughly with the rich, thickened honey garlic sauce.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish generously with fresh sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving immediately.
Notes
- For a leaner option, boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust honey amount to control sweetness based on preference.
- This recipe can be prepared on low or high heat in the crockpot depending on your time availability.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours on high or 5 hours on low plus 15 minutes thickening
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Keywords: crock pot chicken, honey garlic chicken, slow cooker dinner, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, healthy chicken recipe
