Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

A white bowl of rice topped with slow cooked honey garlic chicken, black sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. Pink chopsticks rest on the bowl. A round loaf of bread and a glass jar of dark sauce are nearby on a striped cloth.

5 from 5 votes

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Sweet and savory honey garlic chicken is a dump-and-go favorite. Made with honey, garlic, and soy sauce, this delicious and simple recipe is a perfect weeknight win.

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Total Time4 15

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian inspired

Keyword: crockpot honey garlic chicken, Easy honey garlic chicken dish, Easy slow cooker chicken, slow cooker chicken recipe

Servings:

Calories: 472kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

3.5 or larger slow cooker
measuring cups or spoons
parchment paper (optional) optional if you want to steam a veggie to go along with it

Ingredients

1.5 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken Breasts or thighs
6 oz tomato paste
⅔ cup honey
½ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoon garlic grated, or paste
½ teaspoon ground ginger
sesame seeds optional garnish
1 head cauliflower optional - cut into florets
2 teaspoon garlic salt optional - for cauliflower

Instructions

Chicken

Place 1.5 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken into a greased slow cooker
Add in 6 oz tomato paste, ⅔ cup honey, ½ cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoon garlic, and ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Stir well to make sure all ingredients are mixed and chicken pieces are well covered by sauce

Optional Cauliflower Side Veggie

Cover chicken with parchment paper
Add 1 head cauliflower florets on top of parchment paper and sprinkle with 2 teaspoon garlic salt
Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6
for breasts: after three hours, remove breasts and slice or cut into chunks. thighs will stay more moist and can served as one piece if you prefer.
Chicken is ready to serve when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F,
Remove cauliflower and set aside.
Remove chicken from sauce and cut into bite-sized chunks or shred. Then stir back into sauce
Optional: sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds sesame seeds just prior to serving. Serve alongside cauliflower and enjoy!

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Notes

Note: for more moist chicken, use thighs in place of breasts

Potatoes or carrots can be cut into small chunks and used in place of cauliflower based on your preference.

Please read the above for more details regarding servings, storing, substitutions, and cooking hints.

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