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Quick Delicious Crockpot Dinners: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

An incredibly easy and flavorful chicken dish perfect for busy weeknights, made entirely in the slow cooker. The honey and garlic create a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Or thighs
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Water To mix with cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, and ginger until well combined. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
  4. Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat thoroughly with the sauce.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH (if not already), pour the slurry into the sauce, and stir. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  6. Serve immediately over rice or alongside steamed vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions, if desired.

Notes

This recipe freezes and reheats exceptionally well. For an added kick, include a dash of sriracha in the sauce mixture. For best results when serving, ensure the sauce has thickened properly after adding the cornstarch slurry.
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