Description
Sticky, sweet, and full of rich garlic flavor, this Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is the perfect answer to easy dinner ideas. It’s a hands-off, crowd-pleasing, and versatile dish that works for everything from weeknight meals to meal prep. With tender shredded chicken coated in a glossy honey garlic sauce, this healthy slow cooker recipe checks all the boxes for comfort, convenience, and taste. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, gluten-free meal, or healthy food ideas—this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
0.5 cup honey
0.5 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
0.25 cup ketchup
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Place the chicken thighs or breasts into the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, gluten-free soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or on HIGH for 2.5–3.5 hours, until the chicken is tender.
5. Remove the chicken and shred using two forks.
6. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, add the slurry, and stir well.
8. Cook uncovered on HIGH for another 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra flavor and juiciness.
Always let the sauce thicken with the slurry for the best sticky texture.
Great for meal prep—store in portions for easy weekday lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg