A sweet, savory, and tender chicken dish that practically cooks itself! Perfect for a stress-free, flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients:
✔ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
✔ ½ cup honey
✔ ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
✔ ¼ cup ketchup
✔ 3 garlic cloves, minced
✔ 1 tsp ginger, grated (optional, for extra depth)
✔ ½ tsp black pepper
✔ 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
✔ Sesame seeds & chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Sauce
🥣 In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
2️⃣ Slow Cook the Chicken
🐔 Place chicken in the slow cooker.
🫙 Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken.
🔥 Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until tender.
3️⃣ Thicken the Sauce (Optional)
🥄 Remove cooked chicken and set aside.
🔥 In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce.
🥘 Cook on HIGH for 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
🍽 Slice or shred the chicken, toss it back into the sauce.
🌿 Garnish with sesame seeds & green onions.
🥢 Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed veggies!
⏱ Prep Time: 5 mins
⏱ Cook Time: 4–5 hours (low) / 2–3 hours (high)
🍽 Servings: 4
Tasty Variations:
🌶 Spicy Kick – Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat.
🍍 Hawaiian Twist – Stir in pineapple chunks before serving.
🥦 Loaded Veggies – Add broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers in the last hour.
🥢 Crispy Finish – Broil shredded chicken for a few minutes before serving for caramelization.
Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Chicken:
✔ Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness and tenderness.
✔ Don’t overcook – Check at 4 hours (low) to keep it moist.
✔ Want a deeper flavor? Marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before slow cooking.
✔ Double the sauce! Perfect for drizzling over rice or veggies.
A delicious, effortless meal your family will love!