Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
Simple, quick and delicious are the best words to describe this Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken! It’s the perfect 6-ingredient weeknight meal!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 346kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey or hot honey
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 1/2-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Optional Garnishes: green onions and/or sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, honey, soy sauce and garlic powder.
- To a Crockpot, add chicken in one layer. Pour the sauce evenly on top. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours or high 2-4 hours.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the Crockpot.
- Return the chicken back to the Crockpot, breaking into large pieces. Cover and cook on high 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and meld with the chicken.
- If desired, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Pro Tips and Substitutions
- White or Dark Meat: Boneless chicken thighs, breasts, or tenders all work great for this Crockpot dish. The cooking time may vary slightly, as chicken thighs tend to be more tender and may require a shorter cooking time.
- Frozen Chicken: You can use frozen chicken for this recipe as well. However, cooking time will be slightly longer. It's recommended to thaw the chicken before cooking for more even results.
- To Sear or Not to Sear: Searing the chicken first is optional, but it does add great color and flavor.
- Vegetable Additions: Chopped bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, onions or broccoli are excellent additions. Add them during the last hour of cooking.
- Flavor Adjustment: Taste the sauce at the end of cook time and adjust the seasonings as you'd like. Add more honey or brown sugar if you want it sweeter. For extra heat, add black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. You can use 2-4 fresh minced fresh garlic cloves instead of garlic powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1167mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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