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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Savour the delightful taste of Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken, a dish that perfectly marries sweet and savoury flavours with minimal effort!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring it's evenly coated.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
Serve the honey garlic chicken over cooked rice or noodles, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Kitchen Tools
- Slow cooker
- Measuring cups
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Forks for shredding
Chef's Tips
For extra flavour, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking.
Use chicken breast for a leaner option, though it may cook faster.
Adjust the amount of honey to reduce sweetness if desired.
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🥗 Healthy Alternatives
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Pair with steamed broccoli or snap peas.
Serve with a side salad for a refreshing contrast.
Try it in wraps or sandwiches with fresh veggies.
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FAQ
Yes, but make sure to adjust the cooking time, as frozen chicken will take longer to cook.
Absolutely! You can prepare everything in advance and store it in the fridge until you're ready to cook.
Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mix for additional heat.
Yes, you can use a sugar-free honey substitute, but it may alter the flavour slightly.
It pairs wonderfully with rice, noodles, or a light salad.