SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN

PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 3 HRS | TOTAL TIME: 3 HRS 10 MINS | SERVINGS: 4

If you are looking for another amazing weeknight meal for your entire family, then this Asian Inspired chicken breast tossed in an Asian-inspired sweet and tangy sauce is a must! An easy and simple recipe that guarantees the best dinner. This is also an excellent freezer meal. Store any leftovers in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Or freeze uncooked. When ready to serve, place the frozen chicken in your slow cooker or crockpot and cook for an extra 1 to 2 hours from the cooking time directed below.

Serve this delicious slow cooker honey garlic chicken with vegetable fried rice, Lo mein, some steamed veggies, or white or brown rice. For a low-carb option, enjoy with cauliflower rice or quinoa.

INGREDIENTS :

• 1/2 c. low sodium soy sauce
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 lbs.
• 1/2 c. honey
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 c. hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 scallions, sliced thin, divided (white parts for cooking, green for serving)
• 1-2 tsp sriracha depending on how spicy you would like this
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• sesame seeds for garnish if desired
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: In the bottom of a slow cooker, place the chicken.

Step 2: Place the soy sauce, honey, hoisin, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, sriracha, and scallions (white parts only) in a medium bowl. Mix well until combined.

Step 3: On top of the chicken, pour the sauce mixture. Set the chicken to cook on low for 2 to 3 hours. Note that the cooking time of the chicken depends on the thickness of the chicken.

Step 4: Take the chicken out and transfer it to a plate or cutting board. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding using two forks. Alternately, you can slice the chicken using a knife.

Step 5: To a small saucepan, transfer the liquid from the slow cooker.

Step 6: Combine 2 tbsp of water with 1 tbsp cornstarch until the lumps are gone. Gradually stir this into the sauce. Cook until the sauce has thickened over high heat.

Step 7: Into the slow cooker, pour the sauce back. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss.

Step 8: When done, serve the honey garlic chicken right away garnished with some sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Amount Per Serving: Calories 336, Calories from Fat 45, Fat 5g8%, Saturated Fat 1g6%, Cholesterol 73mg24%, Sodium 1501mg65%, Potassium 547mg16%, Carbohydrates 49g16%, Fiber 1g4%, Sugar 40g44%, Protein 27g54%, Vitamin A 94IU2%, Vitamin C 4mg5%, Calcium 29mg3%, Iron 2mg11%