Description
Succulent honey garlic slow cooker chicken brings Mediterranean flavors right to kitchen tables with minimal effort. Rich, caramelized sauce and tender meat promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Garnish and Thickening
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then arrange them in a single layer inside the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and dried oregano until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat, cooking for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken and transfer to a separate dish, keeping warm.
- In a small bowl, blend cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry for thickening the sauce.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker, stirring continuously to incorporate and thicken the remaining sauce for about 10-15 minutes.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker, gently coating each piece with the thickened sauce.
- Plate the chicken and drizzle additional sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Choose skinless, boneless chicken breasts for even cooking and easier preparation.
- Adjust honey quantity based on desired sweetness level, using less for a tangier sauce.
- Swap apple cider vinegar with rice vinegar for a milder, slightly sweeter flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and skipping added salt during seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 774 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg