Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken that’s perfect for busy days!

Ingredients

• For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3-4 cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
• For Serving:
  • Cooked rice (white or brown)
  • Steamed broccoli or vegetables (optional)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place it in the slow cooker.
2. Mix the Sauce:
   • In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
3. Combine:
   • Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
4. Cook:
   • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Shred the Chicken:
   • Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
6. Serve:
   • Serve the honey garlic chicken over cooked rice and add steamed vegetables on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Tips

• For added flavor, consider adding chopped bell peppers or onions to the slow cooker.
• You can also thicken the sauce by transferring it to a saucepan after cooking and simmering it until it reduces.

Enjoy your delicious Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken! It’s sweet, savory, and oh-so-easy to make!