recipes/content/honey-garlic-chicken.md

draft, title, author, recipe_image, image_width, image_height, date, tags, tagline, servings, prep_time, cook, cook_increment, cook_time, calories

draft	title	author	recipe_image	image_width	image_height	date	tags	tagline	servings	prep_time	cook	cook_increment	cook_time	calories
false	Honey Garlic Chicken	Jared Swets	/images/recipe-headers/honey-garlic-chicken.png	512	512	2025-03-09T21:47:51-05:00	dinner crockpot	Tasty easy chicken and rice	4	15	true	hours	6	570

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Sliced green onions, for garnish
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Prepare the Sauce

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, ketchup, chicken broth, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
2. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
   1. Pour the sauce over the chicken.

Cook

3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.

Thicken the Sauce (Optional):

4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and keep warm.
   1. Stir in the cornstarch mixture to the sauce in the slow cooker.
   2. Cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

Serve

5. Serve the honey garlic chicken over cooked rice.
   1. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.