Garlic Chicken

 

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

For the Sauce:

• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
2. Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
3. Slow Cook: Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
4. Thicken the Sauce (Optional): Remove chicken and set aside. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the sauce. Let it cook for 5-10 more minutes until thickened.
5. Shred or Serve Whole: Shred the chicken and mix it back into the sauce, or serve whole with sauce drizzled on top.
6. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed veggies