Easy Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken

There’s a special kind of magic in a meal that practically cooks itself, and this Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken is pure enchantment. Simply combine a few pantry staples in the morning or at lunchtime, and come home to the incredible aroma of a perfectly tender, sweet, and savory chicken dinner waiting for you. The sauce creates a beautiful, sticky glaze that coats every piece, making it an irresistible main course. It’s the ultimate hands-off supper, designed for busy days when you still want to enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal. Serve it over a bed of fluffy rice or your favorite noodles to soak up every last drop of that amazing sauce.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (about 680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
• For Garnish: Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Combine in Slow Cooker: Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
3. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to maintain a consistent temperature.



4. Thicken the Sauce: Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and set it aside on a plate. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry. Pour the slurry into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker and whisk to combine.
5. Finalize: Turn the slow cooker to HIGH (if it isn’t already), cover, and let the sauce cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until it has thickened to a glaze-like consistency.
6. Serve: Return the chicken to the slow cooker and gently toss to coat each piece in the thickened sticky sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions.

Nutritional Information

Estimated values per serving, based on 4 servings. Does not include rice or noodles.