Description
Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet and savory slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken infused with a rich honey garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or gatherings, this effortless recipe pairs well with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for extra depth)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water (for slurry, if thickening sauce)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, hoisin sauce (if using), garlic, ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place chicken in a single layer in the crockpot. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring even coating.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): Remove 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Whisk cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry back into the crockpot and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Shred and Serve: Shred chicken directly in the crockpot or serve whole. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy! Serve over rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Spicier Version: Add 1-2 tsp sriracha or extra red pepper flakes.
- Tangy Twist: Stir in 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice.
- Vegetable Addition: Add bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli in the last hour of cooking.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Crispy Finish: Broil shredded chicken for 5 minutes after slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: asian-american
Keywords: Crockpot honey garlic chicken, slow cooker chicken, honey garlic sauce, easy meal prep, family-friendly chicken recipe.