Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory and sweet honey garlic sauce with vegetables. Perfect for a comforting dinner served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Vegetables
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (optional)
Seasoning & Garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Serving Suggestion
- Cooked rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Grease the inside of your slow cooker with a light coating of cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Place the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker in a single layer for even cooking.
- Add Vegetables: Arrange sliced carrots and optional bell peppers over the chicken.
- Pour the Sauce: Evenly pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables, coating all ingredients thoroughly.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flavors are balanced.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce and vegetables.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic chicken over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture if preferred.
- Bell peppers are optional but add a nice sweetness and color contrast.
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
