Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is a super easy, flavorful dinner with tender chicken slow-cooked in a sweet, savory, and slightly tangy honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy nights or meal prep!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low (or 2-3 hours on high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic (fresh or minced)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your crockpot. If using frozen chicken, add extra cook time.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Pour the Sauce Over the Chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot, making sure it’s evenly coated.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Set the crockpot to low for 4-5 hours (or high for 2-3 hours) until the chicken is cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken (Optional): Shred the chicken with two forks in the crockpot to soak up the sauce.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove chicken and simmer the sauce uncovered until reduced.
- Add lemon juice for extra zing.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast or thigh with sauce
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 512mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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