Crockpot Soy Honey Garlic Chicken
A delicious and easy recipe for Crockpot Soy Honey Garlic Chicken that is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring that the chicken is well coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve the chicken over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust the level of sweetness by altering the amount of honey.
- Make sure to shred the chicken well for better sauce absorption.
- This dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg