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Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours (slow cooker LOW) or 3.5 hours (slow cooker HIGH) plus 20 minutes for thickening
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a comforting weeknight meal. Tender chicken thighs cooked slowly in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, thickened to perfection and garnished with fresh green onions. It’s naturally gluten-free and packed with flavor, requiring minimal prep and hands-off cooking.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

Thickening Slurry

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Garnish

  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place Chicken in Slow Cooker: Arrange the chicken thighs or breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, ketchup, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  3. Coat Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring every piece is evenly coated.
  4. Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or on HIGH for 2.5–3.5 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  5. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  6. Make Slurry: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water, stirring to create a smooth slurry.
  7. Add Slurry and Chicken Back: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, add the slurry, and stir well to combine with the sauce.
  8. Thicken Sauce: Cook uncovered on HIGH for an additional 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top and serve the honey garlic chicken hot.

Notes

  • You can use either chicken thighs or breasts depending on your preference; thighs tend to be more tender and flavorful.
  • Ensure you use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to keep the recipe gluten-free.
  • For thicker sauce, you can add a little more cornstarch slurry if needed during the last step.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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