Description

This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is a healthy, flavor-packed, and family-friendly dinner made easy in the slow cooker. Juicy chicken simmers in a sticky honey garlic sauce with soy, ginger, and sesame oil for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami. A true set-it-and-forget-it recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
½ cup honey
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp minced garlic (5–6 cloves)
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
1 tbsp water (for slurry)
Optional garnish: sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions

Prep Chicken: Trim fat and pat dry chicken. Place in crockpot.
Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
Cook: Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook on low 5–6 hrs or high 3–4 hrs until tender.
Thicken Sauce (optional): Remove chicken. Mix cornstarch + water and stir into simmering sauce until thickened.
Finish: Shred or slice chicken, return to sauce, and toss. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice, noodles, or veggies.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results.
Add broccoli, carrots, or snap peas in the last hour for a one-pot meal.
For crisp edges, broil shredded chicken for 5 minutes after cooking.
Swap soy sauce with coconut aminos for a soy-free version.
Meal prep friendly: stores up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 125mg

Keywords: Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Easy Crockpot Dinner, Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, Healthy Family Meals