Sticky chicken pairs wonderfully with steamed jasmine rice or fluffy mashed potatoes, which soak up the flavorful sauce beautifully. For a touch of freshness, consider serving it alongside a crisp cucumber salad or some steamed broccoli.
The contrast of textures and flavors will elevate your dining experience, making it a well-rounded meal.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Sticky Chicken
Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Directions
Place the chicken drumsticks in the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken drumsticks, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a serving platter.
Optional: To thicken the sauce, transfer it to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it reaches your desired consistency. Drizzle the thickened sauce over the chicken before serving.
Pro tip: If you really want to take this dish over the top, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top just before serving. That little garnish makes it look restaurant-worthy—and adds a subtle crunch you’ll love.
And here’s the best part: this recipe is so effortless, you can toss everything in the slow cooker before work and come home to the mouthwatering aroma of sticky, fall-off-the-bone chicken waiting for you.
Why you’ll crave it every night
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Minimal effort, maximum flavor: Just four simple ingredients create an explosion of sweet, savory, and garlicky goodness.
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Family-friendly: Even picky eaters will be fighting for seconds.
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Versatile: Pair with rice, noodles, or roasted veggies—the sauce goes with everything.
One bite and you’ll understand why this recipe has been blowing up online.
