Use only a handful of ingredients for this Slow Cooker Truffle Honey Chicken Recipe. It’s a simple and irresistible Crockpot recipe that uses flavourful chicken thighs. The homemade truffle honey sauce is family-favoured and simple to make.
Truffle honey chicken is the perfect mix of sweet and earthy. Using a slow cooker keeps this easy while the gourmet products used make it amazing. This dish uses five main ingredients and takes very little prep time. White truffle honey adds a rich, bold taste to the chicken. Prep it, set your crockpot and walk away. Come home to a meal that smells like sheer luxury. Serve it over rice for a new family favorite that tastes like a five-star meal.
Cooking with Truffles
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 3 hr, 45 min
Total Time: 3 hr, 50 min
Skill Level: Super Easy
Servings: Six servings
Equipment:
- Slow cooker or crock pot
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Large bowl
- Fork
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup TruffleHunter White Truffle Honey
- ⅓ cup Belberry San Marzano Tomato Ketchup
- 2 tbsp. Bart’s Garlic Paste
- ½ tsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. Bart’s Ginger Paste
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tbsp. cold water
- Sesame seeds to garnish
Instructions:
- Add chicken thighs, soy sauce, Truffle Hunter White Truffle Honey, Belberry San Marzano Tomato Ketchup, Bart’s Garlic Paste, white wine vinegar, and Bart’s Ginger Paste to slow cooker.
- Cook on High for 3.5 hours, or on Low for 6-8 hours.
- Mix cornstarch and cold water together and stir into slow cooker.
- Allow everything to simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Partly shred chicken with a fork.
Serve the chicken over steamed rice, and spoon more sauce over top. Garnish with sesame seeds, and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is truffle honey?
Truffle honey is a gourmet blend of honey infused with pieces of real truffles. It combines natural sweetness with an earthy, savory “umami” flavor. Use it as a “functional sweetener” to add depth to proteins without processed sugars.
What is the best way to cook chicken in a slow cooker?
For the best texture, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Why: Thighs have more connective tissue than breasts. This tissue breaks down during slow cooking, which keeps the meat juicy.
Expert Tip: Add a thickener (like cornstarch) in the last 15 minutes to turn the cooking juices into a rich glaze.
How does white truffle honey compare to black truffle honey?
White Truffle Honey: Has a lighter, more garlicky, and pepper-like aroma. It pairs best with chicken, fish, and light cheeses.
Black Truffle Honey: Has a stronger, more pungent, and chocolate-earthy flavor. It is better for red meats or heavy pasta dishes.
What is the best way to store leftover truffle honey chicken?
Place leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to four days.
Why Glass: Glass does not absorb and retain the strong truffle scent that can affect plastic storage.
Reheating: Reheat on the stove over low heat. Add a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen the honey glaze.
- Microwaving: Be careful with microwaving bone-in chicken in a sauce. The meat can heat unevenly, causing hot spots that may burn an unsuspecting consumer.
