Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Skill Level

Low

Time

3-6 hours

Serves

4

Calories

316

Protein

40g

Fat

5g

Carbs

28g

Equipment Needed

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs (680 grams) Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless)
  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce, low-sodium
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Flakes
  • 4 Garlic (cloves, sliced finely or pressed)
  • 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar (Apple cider or white wine vinegar work too)
  • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch

 

Instructions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, whisk your sauce ingredients together (soy sauce, honey, chili flakes, vinegar, garlic)

Step 2

Put chicken in slow cooker and pour sauce over the chicken.

Step 3

Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours (5-6 hours if chicken frozen) or HIGH for 2-3 hours (3-4 hours if chicken frozen).

Step 4

Remove the chicken and shred with fork and knife.

Step 5

Thicken sauce: add cornstarch directly into the slow cooker and whisk until sauce thickens.

Step 6

Return chicken to the slow cooker for 5-10 minutes.

Step 7

Serve!

Notes About Recipe

Pairings
Serve it with broccoli, over rice topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

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