Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
A delightfully simple and nutritious dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a sweet and savory sauce of honey, garlic, and soy sauce, perfect for a busy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 pieces Chicken Breasts Bone-in or boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Honey Provides natural sweetness
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh minced garlic for robust flavor
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Adds salty, umami taste
- to taste Black Pepper Provides subtle heat and depth
- 1 medium Onion, chopped Complements the garlic and adds sweetness
- 1/4 cup Water Helps maintain sauce consistency
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, and chopped onion.
- Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the chicken breasts in the Crockpot, ensuring all the chicken is well-coated.
- Add water to the mixture if it looks thick, to keep the chicken moist during cooking.
Cooking
- Cover the Crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Once the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken breasts from the Crockpot and shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and mix well to combine everything.
Serving
- Serve the shredded chicken and sauce over warm rice or quinoa, or for a low-carb option, serve over steamed vegetables or fresh salad.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
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Notes
Marinating the chicken in the sauce before cooking can enhance its flavor. You can also add vegetables such as bell peppers or carrots during cooking for more nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.