Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
A delightful dish that offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, made effortlessly in your slow cooker with tender chicken and a rich honey-garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 pieces Chicken Breasts (bone-in or boneless, skinless) Use thawed chicken for best results.
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Can substitute with coconut aminos for gluten-free.
- to taste none Black Pepper
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Water Optional, to adjust sauce consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- If using frozen chicken breasts, adjust the cooking time to ensure they cook through.
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the Crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, and chopped onion. Stir until mixed thoroughly.
- Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the chicken in the Crockpot, ensuring all pieces are coated. If the sauce is thick, add 1/4 cup of water.
- Cover the Crockpot with the lid and set the cooking temperature to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Serving
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and mix back into the sauce.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or fresh salad. Top with green onions or sesame seeds for garnish.
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Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken in the honey-garlic mixture for a few hours or overnight. Adjust ingredients according to taste; add red pepper flakes for spice or splash of vinegar for richness.