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Crockpot Soy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

This Crockpot Soy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and easy-to-make slow-cooked meal that combines savory soy sauce, sweet honey, and aromatic garlic. Perfectly tender chicken breast is infused with a rich blend of Asian-inspired ingredients, making it an ideal dish to serve with rice for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 lbs (4 pieces) chicken breast

Sauce & Flavorings

  • 1 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, grated
  • ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste

Garnish

  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Grate the Garlic: Peel and grate 6-8 cloves of garlic to release their fresh, pungent flavor and aroma that will infuse the dish.
  2. Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts into your slow cooker. Pour in the reduced sodium soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, grated garlic, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, then season with salt and black pepper. Stir gently to combine the sauce evenly around the chicken.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook the mixture on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. About halfway through cooking, flip the chicken breasts carefully to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is fully cooked and tender, use a hand mixer or two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker. This will allow the shredded chicken to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Serve the shredded soy honey garlic chicken over steamed rice. Garnish with sliced scallions and sprinkle with sesame seeds to add freshness and a bit of crunch.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful option.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the honey by a quarter cup.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels in the dish.
  • For thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce on the stovetop to reduce before shredding the chicken.
  • This dish freezes well; portion leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/crockpot-soy-honey-garlic-chicken-recipe/