Description

Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the rich tastes of honey and soy sauce with tender, juicy chicken. This dish requires minimal preparation, and the slow cooker does all the work, infusing the chicken with savory and sweet flavors as it cooks. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this honey soy chicken will quickly become a favorite thanks to its deliciously tangy sauce and fall-apart tender chicken.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
½ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
¼ cup honey
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
2 tablespoons water (optional, for cornstarch mixture)
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Green onions (optional, for garnish)

Ingredient Highlights

Honey: Honey brings a natural sweetness that perfectly complements the saltiness of the soy sauce, creating a balanced sauce.
Soy Sauce: Soy sauce provides the rich umami flavor that forms the base of the sauce.
Rice Vinegar: Rice vinegar adds a touch of acidity, which helps balance the sweetness of the honey and the saltiness of the soy sauce.
Garlic and Ginger: Minced garlic and ground ginger add aromatic depth and a little warmth to the sauce, enhancing its flavor.
Cornstarch: Cornstarch can be added to thicken the sauce if desired, creating a more syrupy consistency that coats the chicken perfectly.

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the bottom of your slow cooker with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
Add the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) in the slow cooker in a single layer.
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, and ground ginger until well combined.
Pour the Sauce Over the Chicken: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, making sure the chicken is fully coated.
Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. The chicken should easily shred with a fork.
Optional Thickening: If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water. Let the sauce cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes until thickened.
Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked and tender, shred it using two forks or leave it whole, depending on your preference.
Serve: Serve the chicken with the sauce over rice, noodles, or alongside your favorite vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low

Nutrition

Calories: 300-350 kcal
Carbohydrates: 40g
Protein: 30g