Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Savor the sweet and savory flavors of Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken! 🍯🍗 A simple, healthy meal your family will love!
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker For cooking the chicken
- 1 Mixing bowl For preparing the marinade
- 1 Resealable Bag or Shallow Dish For marinating the chicken
- 1 Small bowl For mixing cornstarch and water
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pounds Chicken thighs or breasts Trimmed and patted dry
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Honey Natural sweetener
- 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce For umami flavor
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves Minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh or powdered ginger Grated for added warmth
Broth
- 1/2 cup Vegetable broth Enhances flavor
Thickening Agent
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening the sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by selecting your chicken. You can use either chicken thighs or breasts, depending on your preference. Trim any excess fat and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Marinade
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well until blended.
Marinate
- Place the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
- Transfer the chicken along with the marinade into your slow cooker. Pour in vegetable broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Thickening Sauce
- Remove the chicken and mix cornstarch with water. Stir this into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Serving
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker, coating it with the thickened sauce. Serve over rice or quinoa, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
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Notes
Essential nutrition facts per serving:
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 10g | 30g | 25g |