Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken, a flavorful, fuss-free meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste right at home. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs simmered in an irresistible homemade glaze made of soy sauce, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. The magic happens in the slow cooker, where the chicken absorbs the rich, tangy-sweet flavors over 4–5 hours, leaving you with fall-apart tender meat that's perfect for glazing. A quick cornstarch slurry creates the perfect sticky sauce to coat the chicken, and optional garnishes like sesame seeds and green onions add a touch of elegance. Serve over fluffy steamed rice or your favorite side dish for a truly crave-worthy dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for meal prep or a comforting, low-effort meal, this sticky chicken recipe is a must-try! Keywords: slow cooker sticky chicken, easy dinner recipe, sticky chicken glaze, slow cooker chicken thighs, honey soy chicken.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on or boneless, skinless)
• 0.5 cups soy sauce
• 0.5 cups honey
• 0.25 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1.5 tablespoons water
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.

Step 3

Place the chicken thighs into the slow cooker in a single layer (overlapping slightly if necessary), then pour the sauce mixture over the chicken to coat evenly.

Step 4

Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 5

Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 6

Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a small saucepan. Heat it over medium heat.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually stir this mixture into the saucepan with the sauce, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency.

Step 8

Brush the thickened sauce over the chicken, or toss the chicken in the glaze to coat evenly.

Step 9

Serve the sticky chicken over steamed rice or with your choice of sides. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1020.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1855.0

Total Fat 84.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 564mg	0%
Sodium 5360.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 110.0g
Protein 137.0g	0%

Vitamin D 42IU	0%
Calcium 235.3mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 2102.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 29.7%

Carbs: 29.3%