Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
A comforting and easy crockpot recipe featuring tender chicken breasts in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In the crockpot, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Coat the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the sauce and coat them evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred and Thicken (Optional): If desired, remove the chicken and shred it. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce and cook on high for 15-30 minutes until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and mix well before serving.
- Enjoy! Serve hot with rice or vegetables.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg