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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken in a crock pot.

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Lauren
This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy, no-fuss meal that delivers big flavor with barely any effort. Tender chicken thighs are cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that’s rich, sticky, and absolutely delicious. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding the whole family!
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter (14g)
  • 1/2 cup honey (168g)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (60g)
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar (15g)
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt & pepper each, more to taste
  • Optional cornstarch slurry to thicken 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
  • Serving ideas- rice, green beans, potatoes, mac & cheese (to serve with chicken), or use chicken to make tacos, nachos, sliders (etc. see notes)

Instructions

  • Place chicken in the bottom of the crockpot. Cut butter into small pieces and add on top.
  • In a bowl (I used a pourable pyrex), whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
  • Cook on LOW 4-5 hours/ or HIGH 2-3 hours (or until the chicken is tender enough to shred).
  • Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks (or cut with a knife).
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and water, then stir the slurry into the sauce. Cook on high for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
  • Serve as desired, whatever you fancy, with this super easy-to-make high protein that's good with so much!

Notes

Ideas what to serve Honey Garlic Chicken with:
  • BOWLS: with rice, roasted potatoes, green beans, mac & cheese... Whatever! Good because they’re easy to throw together with what you have on hand, including any random sides you have in the fridge🤪don't forget the sauce!
  • SLIDERS: Stuff in Hawaiian buns with some cheese and bake until toasty!
  • TACOS: Serve in soft tortillas or in crunchy shells with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, shredded cheese, pickled red onions, etc.
  • NACHOS: Add on top of tortilla chips, bake with cheese, and add the same toppings as above!

Nutrition

Serving: 191g (about 3/4 cup) | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.8g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 144.8mg | Sodium: 1112.8mg | Potassium: 396.5mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g