Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
Boneless thighs in honey, soy, and garlic, with the sauce thickened in the last 30 minutes.
Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes3
hours45
minutesBoneless thighs in honey, soy, and garlic, with the sauce thickened in the last 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
½ cup honey
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Sesame seeds and green onion to serve
1 tbsp rice vinegar
½ tsp ground ginger
Directions
- Pat the thighs dry and trim any fat.
- Measure the cornstarch slurry ahead so it is ready for the end.
- Whisk the honey, soy, ketchup, garlic, and sesame oil in the insert.
- Add the thighs and turn to coat.
- Cook 3–4 hours on LOW.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry, switch to HIGH, and cook 15–20 minutes with the lid cracked until glossy.
- Serve over rice with sesame seeds and green onion.
- Rest the chicken 5 minutes in the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Honey scorches on the edges of a long cook. Keep this one to 4 hours on LOW.
Why Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken stops at four hours
Honey scorches on the edges of a long cook, so this recipe is kept short. Thighs finish in three to four hours, and the sauce thickens with a cornstarch slurry on HIGH at the end. The lid stays cracked so steam can escape.
Swaps that work for Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
Maple syrup can replace part of the honey. Breasts work but are drier, so check them early. A little extra ginger adds some heat. Do not leave the pot on LOW all day while you are out, because the sugar can burn on the edges.
Serving and storing Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
Serve over rice with steamed broccoli. Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge. The sauce firms up when cold, so warm it with a splash of water.
Do not skip the slurry. Without it the sauce stays thin and runs off the chicken.
Leave the green onion and sesame seeds for the very end, so they stay crisp against the glossy sauce.
Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken at a glance
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Servings: 6 servings
- Ingredients: 10, led by boneless skinless chicken thighs, honey, ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup
Tips for Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey scorches on the edges of a long cook. Keep this one to 4 hours on LOW.
Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken FAQ
How long does Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken take?
Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken takes 3 hours 45 minutes of cooking after 10 minutes of prep.
How many people does Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken serve?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What do I need to make Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken?
10 ingredients, led by boneless skinless chicken thighs, honey, ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
