Description
Indulge in the savory sweetness of this easy slow cooker honey garlic chicken, perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil 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 until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added color and nutrition, consider adding bell peppers or carrots during cooking.
- Feel free to substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg