4-Ingredient Amish-Style Honey Garlic Chicken
This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is an easy, comforting meal that’s perfect after a long day. With just a few pantry staples, you can create tender, flavorful chicken coated in a rich sweet-and-savory sauce. As it cooks low and slow, the flavors blend together beautifully, resulting in juicy chicken that practically falls off the bone.
Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles to soak up the sauce. Pair with simple sides like green beans, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal. It also reheats well, making it great for leftovers.
🍯 Honey Garlic Chicken (Slow Cooker)
📝 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bone-in chicken thighs | 2½–3 lbs (6–8 thighs) | Skin removed |
| Honey | ½ cup | |
| Soy sauce | ⅓ cup | Low-sodium preferred |
| Garlic | 4 cloves | Minced |
| Apple cider vinegar | 2 tbsp |
👩🍳 Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
Trim any excess fat and remove the skin from the chicken thighs.
Arrange in Slow Cooker
Place the chicken in a single layer in a 4–6 quart slow cooker.
Add the Ingredients
Sprinkle the garlic over the chicken. Pour in the soy sauce and vinegar, then drizzle the honey evenly over the top.
Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to pull apart.
Adjust the Sauce
Taste the sauce and adjust if needed—add a bit more soy sauce for saltiness or vinegar for a slight tang. Skim off excess fat if desired.
Optional: Thicken the Sauce
For a thicker consistency, remove the chicken and simmer the sauce in a saucepan for 5–10 minutes until slightly reduced. Pour back over the chicken before serving.
Serve
Serve hot with plenty of sauce spooned over each portion. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
