Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that transforms tender chicken into a mouthwatering dish, perfect for busy weeknights. With minimal effort required, this hands-off recipe allows you to enjoy a delicious meal with your family while filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Serve it over rice or alongside veggies for a complete and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ground ginger until smooth. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle sliced green onions over the chicken.
- Serve warm over steamed rice or sautéed vegetables. Optionally, top with sesame seeds for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg