Indulge in the delightful fusion of Asian-inspired flavors with this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken. Featuring tender, shreddable chicken thighs enveloped in a homemade honey garlic sauce, this recipe is both simple and full of flavor—perfect for meal prepping or a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
🍗 8 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
🍅 1 cup Heinz Ketchup
🥢 1 cup Soy Sauce or Coco Aminos as an alternative
🍯 1/2 cup Honey
🧄 4-6 cloves Minced Garlic
🌿 2 teaspoons Dried Basil
🌿 Optional Garnish: Fresh Parsley
Instructions
1- Prepare the Chicken:
- Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken thighs evenly at the bottom of your Cuisinart slow cooker.
2- Mix the Sauce:
- In a separate large measuring cup or bowl, mix together Heinz ketchup, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic cloves, and dried basil.
3- Combine Sauce Ingredients:
- Use a small whisk to blend all the sauce ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and smooth.
4- Coat the Chicken:
- Pour the luscious honey garlic sauce over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring that every piece is well-coated.
5- Cover and Cook:
- Cover with the glass lid of your slow cooker.
6- Slow Cook the Chicken:
- Cook the chicken on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours.
7- Test for Tenderness:
- After 4 hours, test the chicken for tenderness using a fork. It should easily fall apart. If not, let it cook for up to 6 hours.
8- Shred the Chicken:
- Once cooked to perfection, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce.
9- Serve:
- Serve hot over homemade rice and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 4-6 hours
Total Time: Approximately 4-6 hours
Servings: 8
Equipment: Cuisinart Slow Cooker, Glass Measuring Cup (2-cup capacity), Ceramic Measuring Cups, Small Whisk, Forks
Cooking Tips
- Use a "tiny whisk" to ensure that the sauce ingredients are well combined.
- Ensure the chicken is fully coated with the sauce for an even cooking and flavorful result.
- Check the doneness by whether the chicken falls apart when poked with a fork.
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