Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken Instant Pot Recipes
Sticky honey chicken made in a slow cooker feels like a warm hug on a busy evening. I like that it takes the stress out of dinner and still fills the kitchen with a rich, sweet aroma. When I first tried it, I thought, 'Wow, this is easier than remembering where I left my car keys.'
This recipe belongs in the comfort food hall of fame. It sits right next to those chicken slow cooker recipes easy folks swear by when life gets hectic. I’ve tested it for weeknights and even Sunday dinners, and it never disappoints. It checks all the boxes for slow cooker dinner recipes that feel hearty but not heavy. Honestly, if you’re scrolling through the best slow cooker recipes, this one has to make your shortlist.
Now here’s the fun part. While it’s chicken at its core, it pairs wonderfully with noodles. That makes it a hidden gem in the world of Pasta Slow Cooker Recipes. I love how it transforms into pasta slow cooker recipes that taste like they took hours of fussing but really just simmered on their own. You get the joy of slow cooker pasta recipes without babysitting a stove. So, pull out that Instant Pot or slow cooker, grab some honey, and let’s make dinner something to look forward to.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, hoisin sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.