Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

3h 30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add chicken to the slow cooker.
  2. 2Grate garlic over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  3. 3Add honey to the slow cooker.
  4. 4Pour soy sauce into the slow cooker.
  5. 5Add sriracha to the slow cooker.
  6. 6Pour apple cider vinegar into the slow cooker.
  7. 7Stir the ingredients in the slow cooker to combine and coat the chicken.
  8. 8Close the lid and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours until the chicken pulls apart easily.
  9. 9Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and transfer it to a bowl.
  10. 10Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces with a fork.
  11. 11Whisk corn starch and cold water together in a small bowl until dissolved.
  12. 12Pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker and stir.
  13. 13Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
  14. 14Close the lid and cook for another 30 minutes on high until the sauce has thickened.
  15. 15Serve the honey garlic chicken over rice.
  16. 16Garnish with sesame seeds.
  17. 17Enjoy your meal.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 1.5 Tbsp sriracha
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp corn starch
  • 2 Tbsp cold water
  • rice
  • veggies
  • sesame seeds
  • sliced green onions

Equipment

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Tips

  • This recipe is perfect for low-energy nights because it's extremely easy, with no chopping required.
  • The recipe is high in protein and keeps you full and satisfied.
  • Aim for bite-sized pieces of chicken with some chunks, not fully shredded chicken.