This no-fuss slow cooker chicken is perfectly savory with a bit of sweet. It is family-friendly, super simple and really good! Save yourself time in the kitchen and enjoy your weeknights with your family!
We served with organic quick cooking brown rice and sauteed zucchini (hello summer!) sprinkled with parmesan before serving. This meal came together so fast and is perfect especially on those nights when you are working late or have an evening activity.
6-Ingredient Honey Soy Slow Cooker Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs trimmed of fat *
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ¾ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Chopped green onion optional
Instructions
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Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine all other ingredients in glass jar or bowl and then pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. When chicken is done, shred or serve whole chicken thighs- your preference!
Recipe Notes
- This recipe works great with 1.5-2 pounds of trimmed chicken thighs. I have also made it with chicken breasts, but we preferred the texture of chicken thighs.
- For lower sodium recipe, reduce soy sauce to ¼ cup and replace the rest with water.
Nutrition
Calories 230; Fat 9g; Saturated Fat 3g; Cholesterol 127mg; Potassium 43mg; Sodium 660mg; Carbohydrate 14g; Sugar 12g; Fiber 0.2g; Protein 31g
Additional Serving Ideas
- over cauliflower rice
- atop whole grain rice, barley, farro or quinoa
- with stir-fried vegetables
You CAN get dinner on the table with time to spare for YOU and YOUR FAMILY! Put this Honey Soy Slow Cooker Chicken recipe on your menu plan and enjoy this stress-free, family-friendly meal!