A comforting slow-cooked honey garlic chicken dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for family dinners.
Author:lunarecipez
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:240 minutes
Total Time:250 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
â…“ cup honey
â…“ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Cooked white or brown rice
Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, low sodium soy sauce, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker and pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours (or on high for 2-3 hours), until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
Take the cooked chicken out of the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry; stir this mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for another 10-20 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Shred the rested chicken using two forks, then return it to the slow cooker to coat with the thickened sauce.
Spoon the honey garlic chicken and sauce over cooked rice, and garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding diced vegetables in the slow cooker and adjust the sweetness by reducing honey as desired.