Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

This year is definitely my slow cooker and instant pot era. With every kid in one or two sports, I feel like I don’t even have time to breathe, let alone think about dinner. I’ve been pulling out my slow cooker at least 2-3 times a week, and this new recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is delicious! Best of all, it takes less than 5 minutes of prep! My family gobbled this right up, and I know your family will, too.

Shredded garlic honey chicken served over rice with a fork inserted diagonally on the left and a serving of steamed broccoli all on a plate.

It’s as simple as putting the chicken in the slow cooker, whisking the other ingredients together, and pouring them on top. Finish it off with a few pats of butter, and you are set. Set the slow cooker on high for 4 hours or low for 6. I served this over jasmine rice with a side of roasted broccoli–perfect pairing.

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Tips for How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
You can use either boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
If you use frozen chicken, you may need to let it cook for an extra hour.
For a little spice, you can add a shake of crushed red peppers or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture.
The rice wine vinegar can be substituted for apple cider vinegar, and the chicken will still taste good.
Serve over jasmine rice or this Coconut Rice recipe.

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

4 hours

Total time

4 hours 5 mins

Tender, flavorful chicken with a delicious, slightly sweet and garlic-y flavor you are going to love! Makes a perfect simple weeknight meal.

Author: Slightly adapted from Cafe Delites

Recipe type: Chicken/Slow Cooker

Cuisine: Asian

Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
½ cup honey
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
5-6 tbsp butter

Instructions

Place the chicken in your slow cooker.
In a small mixing bowl combine the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, crushed garlic, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Whisk it together until completely combined.
Next, pour the mixture over the chicken.
Place pats of butter evenly over the chicken.
Put the lid on, and set it to high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. (If you use frozen chicken, you may need to give it an extra hour.)
When done, the chicken should be shreddable.
Serve over rice with a side of your favorite veggie.
Enjoy!