The Easiest, Most Flavorful Chicken You’ll Ever Make
Tender, juicy chicken glazed in a sweet-savory sticky sauce—with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep! This Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken is the ultimate hands-off meal that tastes like you spent hours cooking. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, it’s foolproof and packed with flavor.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Only 4 ingredients – Pantry staples only!
✅ Zero babysitting – Let the slow cooker do the work.
✅ Sticky, caramelized perfection – Irresistible glaze.
✅ Versatile – Serve over rice, noodles, or in sandwiches.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
½ cup honey
½ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
¼ cup ketchup
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional but recommended!)
Optional garnish: sesame seeds & green onions)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add Everything to the Slow Cooker
Place chicken in the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and garlic. Pour over chicken.
- Cook to Tender Perfection
HIGH: 3–4 hours
LOW: 6–7 hours
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional)
Remove chicken and shred or keep whole.
Pour sauce into a saucepan, simmer for 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve & Enjoy!
Drizzle with reduced sauce.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serving Suggestions & Twists
🍚 Over rice – Perfect with steamed veggies.
🍜 With noodles – Toss with lo mein or ramen.
🌮 In tacos – Add slaw and sriracha mayo.
🌶 Spicy kick – Add 1 tbsp sriracha to the sauce.