📌 Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken is a tender, juicy slow cooker dish coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce. With minimal effort, you get melt-in-your-mouth chicken infused with rich honey, soy, and garlic flavors—perfect for busy days.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 4–6 hours (slow cooker)
⏱ Total Time: 4h 10m – 6h 10m
🍽 Servings: 4–6
🔥 Nutrition: ~380 kcal | 32g protein per serving
🛒 Ingredients
1 kg chicken thighs (or breasts)
½ cup honey
⅓ cup soy sauce
4 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Green onions (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, vinegar, pepper, and sesame oil.
Add to Slow Cooker
Place chicken in slow cooker.
Pour sauce over chicken evenly.
Cook Low & Slow
Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until tender.
Thicken the Sauce
Remove chicken temporarily.
Stir in cornstarch slurry and let sauce thicken for 5–10 minutes.
Combine & Serve
Return chicken to sauce and coat well.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
🧁 Flavor & Experience
Sweet honey, rich garlic, and savory soy sauce blend into a glossy, sticky glaze. The chicken becomes incredibly tender and flavorful—comfort food at its best.
🍽 Serving Ideas
Serve over steamed rice 🍚
Pair with noodles or mashed potatoes
Add steamed broccoli for a full meal
