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00:00Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
00:02This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is the ultimate lazy cook's victory lap.
00:08Tender, juicy chicken in a sticky sweet sauce that appears meticulously prepared.
00:12With just eight simple ingredients and minimal effort,
00:15this recipe proves that impressive meals require only patience and a slow cooker.
00:21For the chicken, use one and a half pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts,
00:27one-third cup of low-sodium soy sauce, one-third cup of honey, two tablespoons of tomato paste,
00:33and two teaspoons of chili paste such as sambal olek, sriracha, or your preferred hot sauce.
00:39Add four minced garlic cloves, one tablespoon of rice vinegar,
00:43and two tablespoons of cornstarch to bring everything together.
00:46Serve the dish with prepared brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice,
00:50and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added flavor and texture.
00:55Place chicken in the bottom of a six-quart slow cooker in a single layer for even cooking.
01:01In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, chili paste, garlic, and rice vinegar until completely smooth.
01:08Pour over chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
01:11Cover and cook on low for four to five hours or high for two to three hours until chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
01:17Remove chicken to a plate.
01:19Whisk cornstarch directly into cooking liquid until no lumps remain.
01:23Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes until thickened.
01:27Shred the chicken with two forks, return to slow cooker, and stir to coat thoroughly with sauce.
01:32Serve immediately over prepared rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds, and chopped green onions for added texture and flavor.
01:39For deeper flavor, brown chicken first in a skillet.
01:43Chicken thighs yield juicier results than breasts.
01:45Refrigerate leftovers for four days or freeze.
01:48For a gluten-free version, replace the soy sauce with tamari.
01:52For a low-carb option, serve the chicken with cauliflower rice and use a sugar-free sweetener in place of honey.
01:59Each serving of this recipe provides roughly 285 calories and about 28 grams of protein.
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