Description
This slow cooker sticky honey chicken recipe delivers a sweet honey glaze that coats tender chicken thighs, perfect for busy weeknights. The easy set‑and‑forget method makes it ideal for families, meal‑prep, and anyone craving a flavorful, comforting dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in slow cooker and pour sauce over.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until tender.
- Stir to coat, then serve over rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze
- simmer the sauce after cooking with a teaspoon of cornstarch slurry. Adjust sweetness by reducing honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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