Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, transforming your weeknight dinners into something special. With tender chicken simmered in a rich honey garlic sauce, this easy recipe is perfect for busy families and guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (3-4 pieces)
- Fresh Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Honey (1/3 cup)
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce (1/4 cup)
- Rice Vinegar (2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and place them in the slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, remove chicken after cooking, simmer the sauce in a saucepan until reduced, then return chicken to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. - Adjust sweetness by modifying honey levels according to taste. - Add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots during cooking for extra nutrition. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.