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Honey-Garlic Slow-cooker Chicken

Author: Nicole
Servings: 4
Calories: 435kcal
This amazing, restaurant-quality Honey-Garlic Slow-cooker Chicken recipe is made with just a few simple, low-cost ingredients. After just 10 minutes of prep, it all goes in the slow-cooker to “set and forget”. After a few hours, you are left with the most satisfying family meal that is great for leftovers and also freezer-friendly.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 800 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) mixed with 3 tbsp water
  • 2 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

SAUCE

  • 80 ml tamari or all-purpose soy sauce
  • 115 g runny honey
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated garlic
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

TO SERVE

  • Steamed jasmine rice
  • Steamed greens

Instructions

  • Prep the chicken – Add the chicken thighs to a slow-cooker. (See note 1 if you'd like to cook this in a pressure cooker.)
  • Add the sauce – Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl, then pour the sauce over the chicken.
  • Cook – Cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
  • Thicken the sauce – Add the cornflour and water mixture to the sauce for the last 30 minutes of cooking time, basting the chicken with the sauce.
  • Serve – Sprinkle the chicken with the spring onion and sesame seeds and serve with steamed jasmine rice and steamed greens.

Notes

Note 1 – Add the chicken and sauce ingredients to the pressure cooker and stir to coat. Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure. Switch to Sauté, stir in the cornflour slurry and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve as above.

Make Ahead

The sauce can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. When ready to cook, simply add it to the slow-cooker with the chicken.

Leftovers

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely overnight in the fridge before reheating. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts
Honey-Garlic Slow-cooker Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
435
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
190
mg
63
%
Sodium
 
1369
mg
60
%
Potassium
 
625
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
26
g
29
%
Protein
 
42
g
84
%
Vitamin A
 
160
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
62
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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