Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)

1/3 cup soy sauce (use gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo-friendly version)

1/3 cup honey

3 tablespoons hoisin sauce or teriyaki sauce

2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

1 tsp ginger

1 teaspoon Thai sweet red chili sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 medium onion (diced)

2 1/12 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons cold water

green onions (sliced)

sesame seeds

Directions

Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add chicken to bottom of crockpot.

In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, hoisin or teriyaki sauce, balsamic glaze, Thai sweet red chili sauce, sesame oil, garlic and onion. Pour sauce over chicken, cover with the lid and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or high for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

To thicken the sauce, whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir into slow cooker. Turn heat to high and allow the sauce to cook and thicken for 15-20 minutes.

Serve hot with sauce over cooked rice or noodles. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 recipe)
• Calories: 432 kcal
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 215 mg
• Sodium: 1490 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 37 g
• Total Sugars: 30 g
• Protein: 46 g