Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken
A tender and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish featuring boneless, skinless chicken thighs simmered in a sweet-salty honey-soy-garlic sauce, finished with a glossy cornstarch slurry.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup honey (170g)
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce (80ml)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For Thickening
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (16g)
- 2 tablespoons cold water for cornstarch slurry
Instructions
Preparation
- Set your slow cooker to low. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker in a single layer and pour the sauce over them, coating each piece.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours. At the 2-hour mark, flip the chicken to ensure even soaking in the sauce.
- About 15 minutes before the chicken is done, mix the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and stir gently. Cover and cook for another 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Check that the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). If the sauce is too thin, leave uncovered to reduce slightly.
Notes
Use thigh meat for the best texture; they handle long cooking without drying out. Trimming excess fat reduces grease in the sauce.