Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken (Printable)

Slow-cooked chicken in a sticky honey garlic glaze, ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup honey
03 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1/4 cup ketchup
05 - 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
08 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Finishing

11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 - 2 tablespoons cold water
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onions

→ Serving Suggestions

14 - Cooked rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables

# Steps:

01 - Place the chicken breasts in an even layer across the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
04 - Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 6 to 7 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a plate. Shred using two forks, or leave the breasts whole according to preference.
06 - In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry. Pour the slurry into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker and stir to incorporate.
07 - Return the shredded or whole chicken to the slow cooker. Stir to coat evenly, cover, and cook on High for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
08 - Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce balances sweet, savory, and tangy so well that people assume you spent hours at the stove.
  • It practically cooks itself, which means you can focus on the side dishes or, honestly, just relax.
02 -
  • Do not skip the cornstarch slurry step, because without it the sauce stays thin and runs right off the chicken.
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking, since each peek adds roughly 15 minutes to your cook time.
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before placing it in the slow cooker so the sauce clings better and does not get watered down.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving cuts through the richness in a way that makes people ask for the recipe.

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