Simple Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Looking for a dish that's easy to make, smells delicious, and will delight everyone at the table? This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is just the ticket. With a sauce that's sweet, savory, and just a touch spicy from the garlic and ginger and tender chicken that melts in your mouth, this recipe never disappoints. It's perfect for busy days when you want something delicious without the hassle. Just throw everything in the slow cooker, and you're ready!
Ingredients
For the sauce and chicken
- 4 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
- 1 cup Japanese soy sauce
- 1 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 ½ pound chicken breast cubed
To thicken the sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the garnish
- sesame seeds
- spring onions thinly sliced
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Place the garlic, ginger, and sambal in the bottom of the slow cooker.4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
- Add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.1 cup Japanese soy sauce, 1 cup honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Stir everything well until it is a smooth sauce.
- Add the chicken cubes to the sauce and mix well to cover the chicken.1 ½ pound chicken breast
- Set the slow cooker to low and let the chicken cook for 4 hours.
Thicken the sauce
- Add the cornstarch to the slow cooker and stir well.2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Set the slow cooker to high and cook for another 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving
- Serve the chicken and sauce on a plate.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion. Enjoy! 🥢🍗sesame seeds, spring onions
NOTES
1. Do you like spicy? Add extra sambal for more spice.
2. Extra Crunch: Sprinkle some finely chopped cashew nuts over the chicken.
3. More Vegetables: Add diced bell pepper, mushrooms, or carrots for extra color and flavor.
4. Storage
Let the chicken cool down quickly before storing it.
- Refrigerator: Store for a maximum of 3 days, covered with foil.
- Freezer: Store in a freezer container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat
- Stove: Place the chicken, some sauce, and two tablespoons of water in a pan. Heat over medium heat and keep stirring until everything is nice and hot.
- Microwave: Heat the chicken in the microwave in intervals, stirring occasionally, until hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 3517mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 72g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Iron: 2mg
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