Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful and effortless dish that turns your kitchen into a haven of sweet and savory aromas. This family-friendly recipe features tender chicken coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles, and watch as everyone eagerly devours this comforting meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir to coat with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For an enhanced flavor, sear the chicken in a hot pan before adding it to the slow cooker. You can swap honey for maple syrup for a fun twist or add bell peppers for extra nutrition and color. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.