Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly marries tender chicken with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights, this easy recipe requires minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. As the chicken simmers in the slow cooker, your kitchen will be filled with mouthwatering aromas, making it impossible to resist. Serve this delicious meal over fluffy rice or quinoa to enjoy a satisfying dinner that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and measuring out the sauces.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic; pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water during the last 30 minutes and stir into the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Use fresh ingredients for better flavor. - Adjust sweetness by reducing honey or substituting with maple syrup. - Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during cooking for extra nutrition.