Description

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning, and return home to an aromatic kitchen filled with delicious scents. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also impresses family and friends, making it a go-to for any dinner table.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 to 2 lbs)
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup pure honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional for garnish)

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well blended.
Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or swapping honey for maple syrup.