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.
Why You'll Love It
- ✓ Sticky Sweet & Savory Glaze: Raw honey, low-sodium soy sauce, fresh garlic, and ginger simmer into an irresistible glossy Asian-inspired glaze.
- ✓ Kid & Family Favorite: The gentle sweetness of honey perfectly balances savory garlic, making it an instant hit with both kids and adults.
- ✓ Perfect for Rice Bowls & Meal Prep: Tender shredded chicken soaks up the honey-garlic sauce and stores beautifully in airtight meal prep containers for 4 days.
2. Ingredients
- 2 lb Boneless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup Honey
- ⅓ cup Low-sodium soy sauce
- 5, minced Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 2, sliced Green onions
3. Instructions
5 StepsIn a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and a touch of sriracha until smooth.
Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper and lay them flat in a single layer in the bottom of the crockpot.
Pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 3.5 to 4 hours until fork-tender.
Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Whisk cornstarch slurry into the crockpot sauce; cook on HIGH for 10 minutes until thick and bubbly.
Return shredded chicken to the glossy sauce and toss until coated. Serve over steamed jasmine rice with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
