Honey Garlic Chicken – Slow Cooker Recipe

Sometimes the best meals are the ones that practically cook themselves. This Honey Garlic Chicken is one of those slow cooker staples—tender, flavorful, and sweet-savory perfection with hardly any effort. It’s terrific for busy weeks or when you need to clear out the fridge before heading back to work.

Ingredients

• 6–8 chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in or boneless)

• 1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

• 1 cup ketchup

• 3 teaspoons minced garlic

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening, optional)

Directions

1. Prep the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, honey, and basil until well blended.

2. Add to slow cooker: Place chicken pieces in the slow cooker and pour the honey-garlic mixture evenly over top.

3. Cook: Cover and cook on high for 5 hours (or low for 6–7 hours) until the chicken is tender and easily pulls from the bone.

4. Thicken the sauce (optional): In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water. Stir into the cooking liquid during the last 15 minutes.

5. Serve: Remove bones and skin if desired. Serve the chicken and thickened sauce over rice, quinoa, or wild rice for a simple, hearty meal.

Storage Tip

Cool completely, divide into individual portions, and freeze for quick, ready-to-reheat meals.

Sweet, sticky, and perfectly savory, this slow cooker chicken is comfort food made easy. Serve it over rice and let that glossy honey-garlic sauce bring everything together—you’ll want to make extra just to have leftovers for the freezer.