Crockpot Sticky Chicken

It seems we are always looking for new ways to jazz up chicken and this Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken is a family favorite. With just a few common ingredients you probably already have, the chicken gets turned into something really amazing.

My kids love this honey garlic sauce so much that they spoon it over their veggies. Whatever works to get everyone to eat their vegetables! We all love it and I could just eat the delicious glaze by the spoonful.

If you have tried our Instant Pot Honey Garlic Pork Chops recipe or Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe, you are going to love this sticky chicken.

Why This Recipe Works

This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is just what my family needs on a busy weeknight. It is loaded with flavor and everyone loves it. The ingredients are simple and the slow cooker does all the work.

I can even make it ahead of time and reheat for a quick meal idea. The delicious sauce makes this recipe a family favorite.

Ingredients

• Chicken Thighs – We like using boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe
• Soy Sauce – See Best Soy Sauce Substitute if you are looking for an alternative
• Balsamic Vinegar – This gives the chicken the best flavor
• Brown Sugar – Make your own or check out these The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes
• Honey – Substitute with maple syrup if you are out of honey
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Ground Ginger – Check out these The Best Ginger Substitutes if you are out
• Cornstarch and Water – This cornstarch slurry combination helps to thicken the sauce

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How to Make Crock Pot Sticky Chicken

• Step 1 – Place the chicken thighs in a crock pot. 
• Step 2 – In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, sriracha sauce, onion powder, and black pepper. 

• Step 3 – Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crock pot. 

• Step 4 – Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit). 
• Step 5 – In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with the water.  Stir this mixture into the sauce in the crock pot. 

• Step 6 – Cover and cook on low for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens. 
• Step 7 – Serve topped with the green onions and sesame seeds.  Enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Sauce – The sauce is so delicious that we like to make extra. This way we can spoon it over rice for a delicious meal idea.
• Instant Pot – You can easily make this recipe in the instant pot on high for about 20 minutes. The make it crispy by putting under the broiler in the oven for a few minutes.
• Chicken – I like to use chicken that is about the same size so it cooks about the same time.

Serving Suggestions

We love to serve this sticky chicken with Instant pot White Rice Recipe for an easy side dish recipe. You can even Learn how to freeze rice and you can make this meal even easier. I love to grab the rice from the freezer in the morning and when we come home it is all ready to reheat and serve.

The sauce is so amazing so you will want something to dip into all of that deliciousness. We love Garlic Bread Cheese Sticks Recipe and it is perfect for getting every last bit of that amazing sauce.

You could also try Roasted Green Beans or learn how to steam broccoli in the microwave for a super easy veggie side dish.

Weeknights are really crazy around here so we just do what we can do! This meal makes family dinner a possibility even during crazy week of school, work and activities.