Description
This Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken recipe offers a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors. It’s an easy-to-make dish that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting, flavorful meal. The tender chicken, coated in a homemade honey garlic sriracha sauce, is ideal for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 6 pieces Chicken Thighs (bone-in and skin on)
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 piece Lime (juiced)
- 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- Sesame Seeds (optional)
- Green Onions (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over high heat, add a splash of oil and allow it to warm up.
- Sear the chicken thighs for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Once seared, gently place the chicken thighs into your slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, low sodium soy sauce, honey, lime juice, sriracha, and minced garlic until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Optionally drizzle with extra honey for sweetness or sriracha for heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg