Sweet Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken: The Dinner That Cooks Itself

Ready for a dish so easy it practically cooks itself? This sweet and savory chicken recipe will have you doing a happy dance while the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. Perfect for busy days or when you just want to be lazy but still eat like royalty.

This isn’t your average chicken dinner. The flavor combo of soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and basil is so delicious it feels like cheating. (Spoiler: It’s not!) And bonus points—it’s healthy too. Pair it with cauliflower rice and some dark greens for a meal that screams “fancy,” even if you spent the day binge-watching your favorite show.

What You Need

Serves 8 (or fewer if you keep sneaking bites!)

• 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• A pinch of sea salt and black pepper (be generous—it’s a party!)
• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (because we’re classy like that)
• ½ cup ketchup (yes, ketchup can be gourmet!)
• ¼ cup honey (sweet like you)
• 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced (the more, the merrier)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (fancy herb alert!)
• Optional: sesame seeds for garnish (because we’re extra)

Instructions

1. Spice It Up: Salt and pepper those chicken thighs like you mean it. Drop them into the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Mix It Like a Pro: In a bowl, stir together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, and basil. It’ll smell so good you might want to drink it. Don’t. Pour it over the chicken instead.
3. Set It and Forget It: Cover your slow cooker and let it work its magic on low for 6 hours. Go live your best life while dinner makes itself.
4. The Grand Finale: Sprinkle with sesame seeds if you’re feeling fancy. Serve over cauliflower rice with a side salad. Sit back and bask in your culinary brilliance.

Nutrition Info

Per serving: 371 calories, 12g fat, 314mg sodium, 11g carbs, 3g fiber, and a whopping 50g protein.