Description
Succulent honey garlic chicken delivers mouthwatering comfort straight from your slow cooker. Tender meat glazed with sweet and savory sauce promises a delightful meal that will satisfy hungry families and impress dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 grams)
Liquid & Seasoning Base:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Herbs & Spices:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Liberally coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning across all surfaces.
- Create a vibrant sauce by whisking honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, and optional red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully arrange chicken breasts in the slow cooker, then generously pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the meat, thoroughly coating each piece.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and cook for 4-6 hours, or alternatively use high setting for 2-3 hours. Confirm chicken is fully cooked by checking it becomes tender and easily falls apart.
- Extract chicken from slow cooker and use two forks to meticulously shred the meat into delicate, bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the aromatic cooking liquid, gently folding to ensure every morsel is saturated with the flavorful sauce.
- Present the succulent honey garlic chicken atop steamed rice, tender noodles, or alongside your preferred accompaniments for a delectable meal.
Notes
- Prep chicken breasts uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Adjust honey quantity based on desired sweetness level, using less for a tangier sauce or more for enhanced caramelization.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and prevent the dish from becoming too salty during slow cooking process.
- Customize heat level by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes according to personal spice preference, making it family-friendly or more adventurous.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on high) or 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg