Description
Savor the delightful fusion of sweet and savory in this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a sticky, homemade honey garlic sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this recipe promises to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 scallions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic mixture over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Stir in chopped scallions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker. Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for breasts or add colorful veggies like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.