Description
Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the robust flavor of garlic. The slow cooker does all the work, simmering chicken breasts in a savory sauce that’s perfect over rice or noodles. Ideal for busy days, this recipe offers a delicious, hassle-free meal that’s sure to please the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for extra flavor)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Green onions and sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, and black pepper.
- Arrange the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is well-coated.
- Slow cook: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Optional thickening: If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and set aside. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce. Turn the crockpot to high and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Return the chicken to the crockpot and coat with the thickened sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey and soy sauce according to your taste preferences.
- For a spicier kick, add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, Easy Dinner