Description
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender chicken is slow-cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, creating a meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (for thickening)
- Green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, ginger (if using), apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil to create the honey garlic sauce.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot.
- Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- About 30 minutes before serving, remove the chicken. Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to form a slurry. Stir this into the sauce in the crock pot and return the chicken to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Allow the cooked chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Serve the Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for a more vibrant flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey to suit your sweetness preference.
- For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- Resting the chicken after cooking ensures it stays moist and tender.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or another gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a richer flavor and increased tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg