Crockpot Honey & Garlic Chicken
This Crockpot Honey & Garlic Chicken is sweet, savory, and addictive—exactly what you need after a hectic day. Just 10 minutes of prep in the morning rewards you with a delicious dinner that tastes like you've been cooking all day.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup honey local honey adds extra flavor complexity
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
- 6 cloves garlic minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water for cornstarch slurry
For Garnish
- sliced green onions for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Lightly spray your slow cooker with cooking spray or use a liner for easy cleanup.
In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
Place chicken pieces in a single layer in your crockpot. If using larger breasts, consider cutting them in half to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
Pour your honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
Remove chicken and shred it using two forks.
Return chicken to the pot, add the cornstarch slurry, and stir well.
Cook on HIGH for an additional 20-30 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy, coat-the-spoon consistency.
Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
For a less sweet version, reduce honey to 1/3 cup and increase soy sauce by 1 tablespoon.
Add 1-2 cups of vegetables like snap peas or broccoli during the last 30 minutes for a complete meal.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, in lettuce wraps, or in pitas for variety.
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 12gSodium: 690mgSugar: 21g
Keyword Slow Cooker, Chicken, Honey Garlic, Crockpot, Easy Dinner