Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a savory and sweet dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a luscious honey-garlic sauce, creating an irresistible aroma that will have everyone gathered around the dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy slow cooker recipe offers maximum flavor with minimal effort, ensuring delicious meals without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry; place them in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
- About 20 minutes before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, brown the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. Add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for added nutrition. Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.