Honey Garlic Chicken Rice (Printable format)

Tender chicken slow-cooked in honey garlic sauce, paired with fluffy rice and optional garnishes.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

→ Sauce

02 - 1/3 cup honey
03 - 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1/4 cup ketchup
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

→ Slurry (for thickening)

10 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
11 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Rice

12 - 1 1/2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
13 - 3 cups water
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, rice vinegar, grated ginger, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using) in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until blended.
02 - Lay chicken thighs at the base of the slow cooker. Pour sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
03 - Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours, until chicken becomes tender and cooked through.
04 - Rinse rice under cold water. Place rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, decrease heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, keep covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
05 - Transfer cooked chicken thighs to a plate. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir slurry into the slow cooker sauce.
06 - Return chicken thighs to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken.
07 - Arrange rice onto plates, place chicken and spoon sauce over rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The chicken turns out irresistible—tender, juicy, and coated in a glossy sauce that clings to every bite.
  • The crockpot does most of the work, freeing you to enjoy your day while dinner simmers away.
02 -
  • If you forget to rinse the rice, it'll turn out sticky and less appetizing—trust me, I learned from experience.
  • Adding the slurry while the sauce is still hot and stirring immediately prevents any lumps from forming.
03 -
  • Lining the crockpot with parchment makes cleanup a breeze and keeps the sauce from sticking.
  • Add the green onions and sesame seeds just before serving so they stay crisp.
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