Description
This Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is an easy, healthy dinner packed with bold flavor. Sweet, savory, and garlicky, this slow cooker chicken dish is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family dinners. A clean, wholesome comfort food that’s naturally gluten-free and simple to make.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
0.5 cup honey
0.5 cup gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
4 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, gluten-free soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
2. Place the chicken thighs or breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top, coating all pieces.
3. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
4. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add this to the slow cooker, stir well, and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker and mix to coat with the thickened sauce.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results.
This dish reheats and freezes well, making it excellent for meal prep.
Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like a bit of heat in your sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg