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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: Easy 4-Serving Dinner Recipe


  • Author: Curtis James
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

Discover the ultimate Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken, a crowd‑pleasing dinner that blends sweet honey, savory soy, and aromatic garlic‑ginger for juicy chicken breasts. Ready in minutes, this low‑effort recipe delivers a glossy, caramelized glaze that coats every bite, perfect for busy families, meal‑prep, or a comforting weeknight feast. Serve with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a balanced, flavorful meal that everyone will love. Garnish with green onions for a zest fresh pop of flavor


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/4 cup grape juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and grape juice until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic mixture over them.
  3. Cook on low for 6‑7 hours or high for 3‑4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Remove the chicken and set aside. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  5. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15‑20 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  6. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and coat with the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • For a thicker glaze
  • increase the cornstarch to 2 tablespoons. Add red pepper flakes for heat. Leftovers store well for up to 4 days refrigerated.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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