This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and absolutely stress-free. Juicy chicken thighs slow cook in a sticky honey garlic sauce that’s rich, bold, and irresistible. It’s better than takeout, and you don’t have to babysit the stove!
The first time I made this, I was amazed at how a few simple pantry ingredients turned into such bold flavor. Soy sauce, honey, garlic, and a touch of ketchup create the ultimate glaze that thickens beautifully in the crockpot. Every bite is coated in sticky-sweet goodness, and the chicken stays incredibly moist.
You can use chicken thighs or breasts, bone-in or boneless. This dish is perfect over steamed rice, noodles, or even wrapped in lettuce leaves for a low-carb option. Sprinkle on sesame seeds and green onions for that restaurant-style finish.
Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or part of your meal prep routine, this slow cooker honey garlic chicken brings maximum flavor with minimal effort. You’ll want to lick the plate!
PrintCrockpot Honey Garlic Chicken – Sticky, Sweet, and So Easy
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
Sticky-sweet and savory chicken slow-cooked in honey garlic sauce. This easy recipe is perfect served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ cup honey
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional)
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Place chicken in crockpot.
2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, basil, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Pour sauce over chicken.
4. Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
5. (Optional) Remove chicken, stir in cornstarch slurry, and cook on HIGH 15 mins to thicken. Return chicken.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Swap thighs for breasts if preferred.
Add crushed red pepper for spice.
Serve with rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh + sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken crockpot, sticky slow cooker chicken, garlic chicken slow cooker