Description
Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken is a flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet honey glaze and spicy sriracha sauce. This hands-off, slow-cooked recipe results in tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a sticky, savory sauce that’s ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, and family-friendly meals with adjustable spice levels.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
Thickening
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with equal parts water (cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs to ensure even cooking and a clean finish.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and chicken broth or water until well combined.
- Layer in the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker, then pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated.
- Slow Cook: Set your slow cooker to low and cook the chicken for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the Sauce: Once cooked, remove the chicken and whisk a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) into the sauce, then heat on high for 10-15 minutes to thicken before returning the chicken to coat it well.
Notes
- Use dark meat (chicken thighs) for juicier results.
- No need to brown the chicken beforehand to save time.
- Adjust heat gradually by starting with less sriracha.
- Add cornstarch slurry slowly to control sauce thickness.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 6 oz chicken with sauce)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg