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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken: Sweet, Sticky Weeknight Delight

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is a flavorful and effortless dinner option that transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Thickening Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts this is the star of the dish
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey the primary sweetener
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce can swap with tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup ketchup provides tanginess
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce optional
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper for mild heat
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
For Thickening
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch to achieve sauce texture
  • 1/4 cup cold water to mix with cornstarch
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or green onions
For Serving
  • 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa, or steamed vegetables

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your Crockpot, ensuring they're arranged evenly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, hoisin sauce (if using), minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
  3. Cover the Crockpot and set it to cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 to 7 hours.
  4. Create a cornstarch slurry by whisking together cornstarch and cold water, then stir this into the hot sauce in your Crockpot. Cook on High for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. If desired, add any hearty vegetables at the start of cooking and gentler veggies during the last hour.
  6. Once everything is cooked, shred the chicken in the Crockpot using two forks and serve over a base of cooked rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish keeps well! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days. The flavors meld beautifully over time.

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