Honey Garlic Chicken Instant Pot| Easy and QUICK
Transform your weeknight dinners with this straightforward Honey Garlic Chicken recipe. Originally designed for the Instant Pot, we've adapted it beautifully for the slow cooker, making it even easier to fit into a busy schedule. With simple ingredients and minimal fuss, you'll have tender, glossy chicken coated in a sweet and savoury honey-garlic sauce. Perfect for serving over rice, noodles, or with vegetables, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavour to your table without the complicated steps. Ideal for families looking for quick, reliable comfort food
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Original method: 15 minutes at high pressure in Instant Pot
Ingredients
Main
- 800 g Chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
Thighs work particularly well in slow cookers as they stay moist
Sauce
- 100 ml Clear honey
- 8 cloves Garlic cloves, minced, minced or crushed
Fresh garlic gives the best flavour
- 60 ml Soy sauce
- 120 ml Chicken stock or water
Reduced quantity for slow cooker to prevent excess liquid
Seasoning
- 15 g Cornstarch or arrowroot powder, mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water(optional)
Add in final 15 minutes if you prefer a thicker sauce
Optional for thickening the sauce at the end
Garnish
- 2 stalks Spring onions, sliced, thinly sliced(optional)
Add as garnish just before serving
- 10 g Sesame seeds(optional)
Add as garnish just before serving
Method
- 1Optional step
If desired, brown the chicken pieces in a hot frying pan with a touch of oil for 2-3 minutes per side to develop colour and flavour. This step is optional but recommended.
~5 minsTip: Browning is not essential but adds depth to the final dish
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to your slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and chicken stock. Pour this mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
~5 minsTip: Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly
- 3
Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
~3 hrsTip: Do not lift the lid frequently as this extends cooking time
- 4Optional step
If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker in the final 15 minutes of cooking with the lid still on.
~15 minsTip: The sauce will thicken as it cooks
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds just before serving.
~2 minsTip: Add fresh garnishes right before serving to maintain freshness and texture
- 6
Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or with your favourite vegetables.
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Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Chicken thighs are actually an excellent choice for slow cooker recipes as they stay moist and tender throughout the long cooking process. They'll work beautifully with this honey garlic sauce. You may need to increase the cooking time slightly by 30 minutes if using bone-in thighs
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