Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory glaze, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for busy nights or family gatherings, this recipe ensures a satisfying meal with minimal effort. Serve it over rice or toss it in tacos for a versatile dining experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients, including garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and mix cornstarch-water mixture into the remaining sauce; cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce and garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg