Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken and a rich, sweet-savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe requires minimal effort—just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The delightful aroma of garlic and honey will fill your home, making everyone eager for dinner. Serve it over fluffy rice, tossed with noodles, or in warm tortillas for a satisfying meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup high-quality honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and add minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.
- Remove chicken; mix cornstarch with a little water and stir into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on high for an additional 10 minutes until thickened.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the sauce. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during cooking for added nutrition. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.