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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Delicious Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken with tender chicken and a sweet-savory sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 467

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 2 pieces scallions, sliced thin, divided
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • sesame seeds for garnish if desired

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • medium bowl
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, hoisin, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, sriracha, and the white parts only of the scallions.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture on top of the chicken and cook for 2-3 hours on low.
  4. Remove the chicken from the liquid and place on a plate or cutting board. Allow the chicken to rest for a couple of minutes, then shred with two forks or slice with a knife.
  5. Transfer the liquid from the slow cooker to a small saucepan.
  6. Whisk 2 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce.
  7. Cook on high until bubbly and thickened, whisking constantly. Pour the sauce back in the slow cooker along with the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
  8. Serve immediately with sesame seeds and green onions for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 52gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1719mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40g

Notes

Feel free to swap chicken breasts for thighs for a richer flavor. Add vegetables for a one-pot meal.

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