Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal preparation and allows the slow cooker to do the work, resulting in a flavorful meal that's perfect for a romantic night in.
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, dried basil, and dried oregano.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside.
Optional: To thicken the sauce, transfer it to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to desired consistency.
Serve the chicken with the sauce drizzled over the top and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.):
• Calories: 280 kcal
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 18 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Sugars: 16 g
• Protein: 22 g