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Sticky Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Sticky Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Fall-apart tender chicken thighs slow-simmered in an addictive, sticky honey garlic soy glaze! With just 10 minutes of prep, the slow cooker transforms simple pantry staples into a restaurant-worthy sweet and savory glaze that clings to every juicy bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired Comfort Food
Calories: 395
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Base
  • 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
For the Sticky Honey Garlic Glaze
  • 1/2 cup pure honey raw clover or wildflower
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup ketchup for tang and glossy body
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil aromatic finish
  • 6 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated or minced
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional for subtle heat
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp cold water for slurry
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds & sliced green onions for garnish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Cooking Walkthrough
  1. Place prepared bite-sized chicken thighs into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well emulsified.
  3. Pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over the chicken, tossing gently with a wooden spoon so every piece is coated.
  4. Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours (or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours) until chicken is incredibly fork-tender.
  5. In a small cup, whisk cornstarch and cold water until completely dissolved. Pour the slurry into the bubbling slow cooker, stirring thoroughly into the sauce. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 20 to 25 minutes until the sauce bubbles into a thick, glossy, sticky glaze that clings to the meat.
  6. Ladle hot chicken bites and generous spoonfuls of sticky sauce over steamed fluffy jasmine rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green scallions. Serve hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 34gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gCalcium: 45mgIron: 2.4mg

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