Can I double this recipe for a crowd?

Yes, but make sure your slow cooker’s big enough. I once tried it in a small crock and let’s just say dinner was delayed while I staged a rescue operation. If you double, cook on low for the full time so everything gets tender.

Is it safe to leave the slow cooker on while I am out?

Yes. Slow cookers are made for unattended cooking. Still, use common sense: keep it on a stable surface and away from flammable items. Check the manual for your model’s safety notes.

Can I make this gluten free?

Yes. Swap regular soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos to avoid gluten. Also, double-check any store-bought honey blends for added ingredients, though pure honey is naturally gluten free.

How do I thicken the sauce if it is too thin?

Make a cornstarch slurry with equal parts cornstarch and cold water, then stir into the hot sauce and simmer for a minute. It will thicken quickly. Do this at the end so the flavors stay bright.

Will the chicken dry out on high?

It can if you overcook it. High works for time-crunched nights, but keep an eye on the clock. For reliably tender meat, low and slow is kinder.

Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken 2026

Description

A comforting slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken braised in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Ideal for chaotic evenings.

Ingredients

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2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

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Instructions

Place the chicken thighs and/or breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer.
In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, and grated ginger. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks, if desired, and stir back into the sauce.
Serve over rice, noodles, or roasted veggies, and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir into the sauce until it thickens. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 80mg