Description
Savory “Crock-Pot Honey Garlic Chicken” delivers mouthwatering comfort with minimal effort. Succulent chicken bathes in sweet-tangy sauce, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (170 g) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Thickening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Nestle chicken breasts into the Crock-Pot, then lavishly coat them with the prepared flavor-packed sauce, ensuring every inch is generously covered.
- Secure the lid and allow the chicken to slow-cook on low temperature for approximately 4 hours, transforming the meat into a succulent, tender delicacy.
- As cooking concludes, create a quick thickening agent by whisking cornstarch into water until completely dissolved.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the Crock-Pot, elevate the heat to high, and let the sauce simmer and concentrate for an additional 30 minutes.
- Transfer the glossy, caramelized chicken to a serving platter, then embellish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions.
- Present this aromatic dish atop a bed of fluffy rice or alongside vibrant steamed vegetables for a complete, mouthwatering meal.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for richer flavor and more moisture, especially if you prefer darker meat.
- Reduce honey by half if watching sugar intake, and replace with sugar-free maple syrup for similar sweetness.
- Using fresh herbs instead of dried basil and oregano can elevate the sauce’s brightness and complexity.
- Drain excess liquid before thickening to create a more concentrated and glossy sauce coating the chicken perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg