Yield: 6-8 servings

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Close up of honey garlic chicken served in a blue and white bowl with sliced green onions on top.

Slow cooker honey garlic chicken is just 5 ingredients and minutes to prep and smells amazing as it cooks! You’ll want to drizzle this delicious sauce over your whole plate!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust for heat)

Optional toppings:

  • Sliced green onions, chopped peanuts, chopped parsley or cilantro, extra sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha for a spicy kick

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs lightly with salt and black pepper and add to the insert of your slow cooker.
  2. Mix remaining ingredients together in a small bowl and pour the sauce over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2 1/2-3 hours.
  4. Remove the chicken thighs and either cut it into chunks or shred it with two forks. Mix the chicken back into the sauce in the slow cooker and let sit for at least 5-10 minutes, to help absorb the juices.
  5. Serve hot with any desired toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Chicken: I use and recommend boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts as well. (It's just a little less flavorful.)

Soy sauce: Want to make this gluten-free? Just sub some gluten-free tamari for the soy sauce. 

Red pepper flakes: You can adjust the heat of this dish by adjusting how much red pepper flakes you use. As is, it’s a low-medium level of spicy. I use a bit less than what the recipe calls for when I’m making it for my kids and they’re fine with it.

Serving: We love this served over steamed rice (brown or white). You could also do basmati rice or cauliflower rice. Or try it with quinoa or rice noodles or other thin noodle. Add a favorite steamed veggie - such as broccoli, snow peas, green peas - to round out the meal.

Leftovers: Once cooled, leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Or freeze the leftovers for up to 5 months in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat over medium low in a skillet or in individual servings in the microwave until warmed through. (Bonus: The sauce helps keep the chicken from drying out!)

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 385Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 962mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 48g