Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Make this easy slow cooker honey garlic chicken and enjoy it over rice or noodles.

6 Servings

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 298 kcal Sugar 20 g
Carbs 27 g Cholesterol 97 mg
Protein 35 g Sodium 1191 mg
Fat 5 g Fiber 1 g
Sugar 20 g
Cholesterol 97 mg
Sodium 1191 mg
Fiber 1 g

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 240 min Total Time: 255 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds split chicken breasts skin removed, or 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs

½ cup less sodium soy sauce *see note

⅓ cup honey

⅓ cup hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

5 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon onion powder or ½ small onion, finely diced

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons cornstarch

sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Combine soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.

Step 2

Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker and pour the sauce over top. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it in a bowl. Use two forks to shred it, discarding the bones. Lightly cover to keep warm and set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of water and cornstarch. Transfer the liquid from the slow cooker to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. While whisking, drizzle in the cornstarch mixture a little at a time to reach the desired consistency; you may not need all of the mixture. Let boil 1 minute.

Step 5

Pour the sauce over shredded chicken and stir to coat. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds if desired.

Step 6

Serve over rice or noodles.