Description
A cozy, comforting dish with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by lightly seasoning the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, grated ginger, vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.
- If using, remove the chicken and transfer the sauce to a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker or pour the thickened sauce over the chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
This dish pairs well with rice or veggies. Make ahead for easy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh or breast with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg