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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken The Ultimate Easy Comfort Food Dinner

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Sweet, savory, and packed with garlic flavor, this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is the ultimate comfort food. It practically cooks itself—perfect for busy nights or cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced, optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, and optional ginger until well combined.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Once done, shred the chicken with two forks and stir to coat with the sauce. Serve warm over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, remove 1 cup of the sauce near the end of cooking and reduce it in a pan on the stove before returning it to the slow cooker. Add lemon juice or red pepper flakes for extra brightness or heat.