Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that brings tender chicken breasts together with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe fills your home with an irresistible aroma, creating a comforting meal that everyone will love. Simply set it and forget it while you enjoy your day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients; chop the garlic and measure out the sauces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture evenly over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker or serve whole with extra sauce drizzled on top. Enjoy with steamed rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. - Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness or add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for added nutrition.