Sweet Honey Garlic Chicken
1 Overview
This chicken has a sweet and savory flavor from honey, garlic and soy sauce. The sauce slowly soaks into the chicken while it cooks which keeps it tender and juicy. Serve it with rice and steamed vegetables or use the shredded chicken in wraps and bowls for an easy meal.
2 Ingredients
SERVES 6-
Boneless chicken breasts2 lb
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Honey1/3 cup
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Low-sodium soy sauce1/3 cup
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Garlic cloves5, minced
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Apple cider vinegar2 tbsp
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Sesame oil1 tsp
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Ground ginger1 tsp
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Black pepper1/4 tsp
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Cornstarch1 tbsp
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Water2 tbsp
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Green onions2, sliced
3 Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and black pepper.
Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove the chicken and shred or slice it.
Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan.
Mix the cornstarch with water and stir it into the sauce.
Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken to the crockpot and coat it with the sauce.
Garnish with green onions and serve.
4 Nutrition
PER SERVING5 Tips
Chef Tip 1
Low-sodium soy sauce helps keep the finished sauce from becoming too salty.
Chef Tip 2
Add the cornstarch near the end so the sauce does not become too thick.