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Crockpot Honey Chicken

A deliciously sticky and sweet slow cooker chicken recipe featuring a rich honey garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish delivers takeout quality flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch for coating
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for searing (optional)
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 0.75 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Thickener & Garnish
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker / Crockpot
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet (optional for broiling)

Method
 

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then toss in cornstarch to coat evenly.
  2. Optional: Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vegetable oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Toss to coat.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2 hours.
  6. Remove chicken. Whisk cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) into the sauce in the pot.
  7. Let sauce thicken on HIGH for 10-15 mins. Toss chicken back in sauce.
  8. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For extra sticky chicken, broil the cooked chicken on a baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before serving.