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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice (Best 5-Ingredient Meal)

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This Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken and Rice is a simple, five-ingredient meal that delivers tender, sticky, garlicky chicken and perfectly cooked rice with minimal prep and one-pot cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a budget-friendly, kid-approved dinner that feels special without the effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6–8 pieces)
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional but recommended)
  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice (basmati or jasmine)
  • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat, season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil (if using). Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste.
  3. Place chicken thighs in a single layer in a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour sauce over chicken, coating each piece.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2½ hours. Flip chicken halfway through. Chicken is done when it shreds easily with a fork.
  5. Remove chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Pour chicken broth into the crockpot and stir in rice, ensuring it is submerged.
  6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30-40 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Check at 30 minutes.
  7. While rice cooks, shred chicken with two forks. Once rice is done, return shredded chicken to crockpot and stir gently.
  8. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For best results, use chicken thighs to keep meat juicy. Brown chicken first for extra flavor (optional). Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup. If sauce is too thin after rice is done, leave lid off for 10 minutes to thicken. For a spicy version, add 1 teaspoon sriracha or gochujang to the sauce.

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