Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
I don’t know about you, but some days I just need a recipe that practically cooks itself. Between juggling work, and errands, and keeping everyone at home happy, the last thing I want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. That’s where this crockpot honey garlic chicken recipe comes in. It’s one of those meals that I know I can toss together in the morning and forget about until dinner.The first time I made honey garlic chicken, I was skeptical. Could such simple ingredients deliver that much flavor? Turns out, they absolutely can. The chicken comes out tender and coated in a sauce that’s the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Best of all, everyone in my family loves it—even the picky eaters.
Equipment
- A crockpot (slow cooker)
- A cutting board and knife for prepping ingredients
- Measuring cups and spoons
- A whisk or spoon for mixing the sauce
- Tongs or a fork for handling the chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken from the crockpot and transfer the sauce to a small saucepan.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Pour the thickened sauce back over the chicken.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired. Serve with your favorite side dishes.