Looking for a dish that's easy to make, smells delicious, and will delight everyone at the table? This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is just the ticket. With a sauce that's sweet, savory, and just a touch spicy from the garlic and ginger and tender chicken that melts in your mouth, this recipe never disappoints. It's perfect for busy days when you want something delicious without the hassle. Just throw everything in the slow cooker, and you're ready!
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Tender Honey Garlic Chicken in the Slow Cooker
What I love about the slow cooker is that it does all the work for you. While you go about your day, your house slowly fills with the delicious smell of this dish. When I first made this recipe, everyone was amazed by the rich flavor and tender chicken. Even the kids, who usually don't like sauce, asked for more!
I like to serve this chicken with steamed rice and a portion of crunchy vegetables, such as broccoli or bok choy. The tender chicken, the rich sauce, and the fresh vegetables are truly delicious. And that sauce… It's so good that you'll want to make extra rice to avoid wasting anything.
Whether you make this dish on a regular weeknight or serve it to guests, it never fails to impress. Serve the chicken with some sesame seeds and finely chopped spring onion, and it will look like you've spent hours in the kitchen.
What Do You Need?
Which Sambal Do You Use?
You can use either sambal Oelek or sambal Badjak. Sambal Oelek has a bit more spice but is not too sharp. Sambal Badjak is a bit milder and has more herbs. Choose what you like; both work well! If you can't get sambal, you can also use chili paste or Sriracha.
Which Chicken Do You Use?
Chicken breast or chicken thigh cut into cubes are both suitable. Chicken thighs are a bit more tender, but chicken breast works fine, too.
How to Make It
- Step 1: Place the garlic, ginger, and sambal in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Step 2: Mix everything well with soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Step 3: Place the chicken cubes in the slow cooker and stir well to cover each piece with sauce. Set the slow cooker to low and cook the chicken for 4 hours.
- Step 4: Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl. Pour this over the chicken in the slow cooker, stir, and set it high for another 30 minutes.
Serve the chicken with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion.
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Ingredients
For the sauce and chicken
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
- 1 cup Japanese soy sauce
- 1 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 ½ pound chicken breast, cubed
To thicken the sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the garnish
- sesame seeds
- spring onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place the garlic, ginger, and sambal in the bottom of the slow cooker.4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
- Add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.1 cup Japanese soy sauce, 1 cup honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Stir everything well until it is a smooth sauce.
- Add the chicken cubes to the sauce and mix well to cover the chicken.1 ½ pound chicken breast
- Set the slow cooker to low and let the chicken cook for 4 hours.
Thicken the sauce
- Add the cornstarch to the slow cooker and stir well.2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Set the slow cooker to high and cook for another 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving
- Serve the chicken and sauce on a plate.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion. Enjoy! 🥢🍗sesame seeds, spring onions
Notes
- Refrigerator: Store for a maximum of 3 days, covered with foil.
- Freezer: Store in a freezer container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat
- Stove: Place the chicken, some sauce, and two tablespoons of water in a pan. Heat over medium heat and keep stirring until everything is nice and hot.
- Microwave: Heat the chicken in the microwave in intervals, stirring occasionally, until hot.
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