Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken
This Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken thighs are coated in a rich honey sauce.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker Use a 6-quart slow cooker for best results.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs skinless boneless chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and quartered
- 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or substitute with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 0.5 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, chopped into small pieces
- 0.5 cup honey
Instructions
- Place the quartered chicken thighs into the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornflour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, rice vinegar, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir until well mixed and the cornflour is fully absorbed.
- Add the chicken stock, butter, and honey to the bowl. Don’t worry if the butter is lumpy; it will melt during cooking.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. If possible, stir the mixture once during the last hour or two of cooking to help blend the sauce.
- Once cooked, serve the chicken over boiled rice or egg fried rice, and top with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a bit of heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables for a complete meal. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.