Soy Honey Garlic Chicken
This slow-cooked soy honey garlic chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it an easy, flavorful meal ideal for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 crockpot slow cooker for cooking chicken
- 1 medium bowl for mixing sauce
- 2 forks for shredding chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating it evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust honey quantity to control sweetness.
- Shred chicken well for better sauce absorption.
- Pairs well with rice, noodles, or fresh salads.