Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken
A perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, this slow-cooked chicken dish is tender and juicy, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (skinless, boneless) For easier shredding
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup sriracha sauce Adjust to taste
- ¼ cup soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
Cooking
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to cook either low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooking is complete, shred the chicken with two forks inside the slow cooker.
- Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce overnight.