Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a dish that transforms humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece with incredibly tender chicken pieces bathed in a rich, amber-hued sauce. The flavor profile features zesty garlic, warm ginger, and the floral sweetness of honey, making it a joyous experience for your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs Chicken Thighs or Breasts
1/2 cup Raw Honey
1/2 cup Coconut Aminos or Tamari
4–6 Cloves Fresh Garlic
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
Sesame Seeds & Green Onions for Garnish
Instructions
- Sear for Success: Heat Avocado Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brow
- Whisk the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine honey, coconut aminos, minced garlic, grated ginger, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until smooth
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Place seared chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken and set the cooker on low for 4-5 hours
- Thicken the Sauce: Remove chicken once tender, pour sauce into a saucepan and simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicke
- The Final Touch: Return chicken to the glaze or pour sauce over it on a serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions
Notes
Always use fresh aromatics for the best flavor.
If the sauce is too thin, whisk 1 teaspoon of arrowroot powder with a tablespoon of cold water and stir it into the simmering sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg