Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet-savory sticky sauce made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of spice. It’s a low-effort, high-reward meal perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.

Ingredients

1 kg (4 cups) boneless, skinless chicken thighs

4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

2 tsp fresh ginger, minced

8 tbsp (1/2 cup) dark soy sauce

2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)

4 tbsp (1/4 cup) honey

4 tbsp (1/4 cup) tomato ketchup

1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

1 tbsp cornflour (to thicken sauce)

Cooked rice, for serving

Chopped spring onions, for garnish

Sesame seeds, for garnish

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Instructions

Add chicken thighs, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, ketchup, and chili flakes to the slow cooker. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
Remove 2–3 tablespoons of cooking liquid and mix with cornflour until smooth. Pour the mixture back into the slow cooker and stir well.
Shred the chicken with two forks, mixing to ensure the thickening slurry is evenly distributed.
If the sauce needs to thicken more, cook on HIGH for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until sticky and glossy.
Serve the honey garlic chicken over rice and garnish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for the juiciest results, but chicken breasts can be substituted for a leaner option.

Adjust spice level with more or less chili flakes or add sriracha for extra heat.

Low-sodium soy sauce helps control saltiness.

Hoisin or teriyaki sauce can replace oyster sauce for a flavor variation.

The sauce thickens as it cools—add a splash of water when reheating if needed.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 310
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 860mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 115mg