Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken (4 Ingredients Only!)

 The Easiest, Most Flavorful Chicken You’ll Ever Make

Tender, juicy chicken glazed in a sweet-savory sticky sauce—with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep! This Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken is the ultimate hands-off meal that tastes like you spent hours cooking. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, it’s foolproof and packed with flavor.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Only 4 ingredients – Pantry staples only!

✅ Zero babysitting – Let the slow cooker do the work.

✅ Sticky, caramelized perfection – Irresistible glaze.

✅ Versatile – Serve over  rice, noodles, or in sandwiches.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

½ cup honey

½ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)

¼ cup ketchup

2 cloves garlic, minced (optional but recommended!)

(Optional garnish: sesame seeds & green onions)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Add Everything to the Slow Cooker

Place chicken in the slow cooker.

In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and garlic. Pour over chicken.

2. Cook to Tender Perfection

HIGH: 3–4 hours

LOW: 6–7 hours

3. Thicken the Sauce (Optional)

Remove chicken and shred or keep whole.

Pour sauce into a saucepan, simmer for 5–10 minutes until thickened.

4. Serve & Enjoy!

Drizzle with reduced sauce.

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Serving Suggestions & Twists

🍚 Over  rice – Perfect with steamed veggies.

🍜 With noodles – Toss with lo mein or ramen.

🌮 In tacos – Add slaw and sriracha mayo.

🌶 Spicy kick – Add 1 tbsp sriracha to the sauce.