Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken: 5 Irresistible Flavors
A simple yet scrumptious dish featuring tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup sriracha sauce Adjust for spice tolerance
- ¼ cup soy sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Green onions for garnish For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all necessary ingredients. Trim and remove any bones or excess fat from the chicken thighs.
Cooking
- In a bowl, mix honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the flavor base.
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, spreading them out evenly.
- Pour the mixed sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cover the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Check if the chicken is tender and shreds easily. If so, it's ready.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
Serving
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh green onions.
Notes
For better flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight in the sauce. You may add vegetables halfway through cooking for added nutrition.