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Honey Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot Recipe

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Description

This honey garlic chicken in crock pot is a delicious and easy slow cooker chicken recipe. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and spices. The result is moist, tender chicken cooked in a flavorful sauce that can be served over rice or noodles. It's a great meal for busy weeknights and the leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day.

Prep Time

This recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare. This includes chopping the vegetables, combining the ingredients for the sauce, and assembling the slow cooker. You will also need to allow time for preheating the slow cooker and allowing the chicken to cook.

Cook Time

This recipe takes 4-6 hours to cook in the slow cooker. You can adjust the cook time depending on the size and thickness of the chicken pieces. If the chicken is large, it may take longer to cook. If the chicken is small, it may cook faster.

Ingredients

For this recipe you will need:

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

To make this honey garlic chicken in the slow cooker:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the thyme, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to the slow cooker.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and water. Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  8. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

Equipment

This recipe requires a few pieces of equipment. You will need a large skillet, a slow cooker, a small bowl, measuring cups, and measuring spoons.

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd. You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. If you do not have a slow cooker, you can make this recipe in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition: Per Serving

This recipe makes 6 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

  • 284 calories
  • 10 g fat
  • 3 g saturated fat
  • 19 g carbohydrate
  • 27 g protein
  • 1 g fiber
  • 619 mg sodium

Recipe Tips

This recipe can be easily adapted to suit your taste. You can adjust the amount of honey, soy sauce, and ketchup to suit your palate. You can also add other vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, or mushrooms. If you like a thicker sauce, you can whisk together a few tablespoons of cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold water and add it to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.


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