Description
This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that’s perfect for a busy day. The chicken simmers in a delicious honey garlic sauce that caramelizes as it cooks, resulting in tender, flavorful meat. This easy healthy dinner recipe is packed with protein and perfect for meal prepping or serving with rice, veggies, or noodles. A simple, yet flavorful dinner idea!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, olive oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken in the crockpot: Add the chicken breasts to the crockpot. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring it into the sauce. Serve over rice, noodles, or alongside your favorite vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for extra flavor and tenderness.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken once it’s cooked, then simmer the sauce in the crockpot on high for 10-15 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- This dish can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and is great for meal prep.
- You can also add vegetables (like bell peppers or broccoli) to the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken breast)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg