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Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

  • Author: Maisy
  • Total Time: 6 hours (or 4 hours on high)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

 

Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is a savory, sweet, and flavorful dish that is simple to make yet packed with deliciousness. The chicken is slow-cooked in a honey garlic sauce, creating a tender, juicy texture that absorbs all the rich flavors of garlic, honey, and soy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep work, making it the perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep option. Serve it over rice or with vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • ½ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional, for added flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
  • 2 tablespoons water (to mix with the cornstarch)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped green onions or sesame seeds

Ingredient Highlights

  • Honey: Honey provides the perfect balance of sweetness, making the sauce sticky and flavorful.
  • Soy Sauce: Adds depth and umami to the dish, complementing the sweetness of the honey.
  • Garlic: Garlic infuses the sauce with a savory richness that balances the sweetness of the honey.
  • Ginger: A hint of ground ginger adds warmth and an extra layer of flavor to the dish.
  • Cornstarch: Used to thicken the sauce and give it a glossy finish once the chicken is done cooking.

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  1. Place the Chicken in the Crock Pot: Arrange the chicken breasts (or thighs) in the bottom of the crock pot. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce (if using), and ground ginger. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Make the Sauce Thicker:

  1. Prepare the Cornstarch Slurry: About 30 minutes before serving, remove the chicken from the crock pot. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
  2. Thicken the Sauce: Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the crock pot, stir well, and cover. Cook on high for 20-30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
  3. Shred or Serve the Chicken: Once the chicken is done, shred the chicken with two forks if desired, or serve the chicken breasts whole. Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken.

Serve:

  1. Serve the Chicken: Serve the honey garlic chicken over rice, noodles, or with steamed vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours on low (or 4 hours on high)

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300-350 kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Protein: 30g

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