Easy and Flavorful Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering and simple recipe that requires minimal effort. The succulent chicken thighs are cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. This dish is perfect for busy days when you want a wholesome and delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The slow cooker does all the work for you, infusing the chicken with the incredible flavors of honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Serve this tasty dish with steamed rice and your favorite veggies for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
7. Set the slow cooker to high and stir in the cornstarch slurry.
8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well to coat it with the thickened sauce.
9. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
10. Serve the Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken over steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

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