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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

An easy and delicious slow cooker meal with sweet honey and savory garlic flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked white or brown rice for serving For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic sauce over the top.
  2. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it if desired, then return to the sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve hot over a bed of cooked white or brown rice.
  2. Add steamed vegetables if desired, and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for an hour or overnight before cooking. Adjust honey and soy sauce according to taste. Adding sliced bell peppers or snap peas during the last hour of cooking can enhance the dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months.