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Delicious Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken served on a plate with vegetables.

Honey Garlic Chicken

This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is a tender, saucy dish perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) Chicken thighs are a great substitute for more flavor and fat.
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced Use baby carrots if you prefer.
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced Optional; any color.
  • 1 cup honey Use a mild-flavored honey for balanced sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce Low-sodium works well to control salt.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger Or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger.
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil Optional but adds nuttiness.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Remember the soy sauce contributes salt.
  • Chopped green onions for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving Optional; brown rice or cauliflower rice are good swaps.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sesame oil until smooth.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker.
  4. Scatter the sliced carrots and bell peppers over the chicken.
  5. Pour the honey-garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Lightly season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6–8 hours.
  2. The chicken is done when it easily shreds with two forks and reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. Remove the lid and shred the chicken right in the crock using two forks.
  4. Stir the shredded meat into the sauce and vegetables.
  5. Spoon the honey garlic chicken over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 570mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g

Notes

If you want a thicker sauce at the end, reserve a small amount of the cooking liquid and reduce it on the stovetop, or whisk 1–2 teaspoons cornstarch with cold water and stir into the hot sauce after removing the chicken.

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