Description
This crockpot sweet garlic chicken recipe is easy to make and results in tender, flavorful chicken coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it uses simple ingredients and minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken. If using chicken thighs, trim any excess fat. Place the chicken in the crockpot.
- Make the sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring that the pieces are well coated.
- Cook. For low heat: Cover the crockpot and cook for 4 to 6 hours. For high heat: Cook for 2 to 3 hours.
- Check for doneness. The chicken should be cooked through and tender, easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred the chicken. Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir well to coat it in the sauce.
- Garnish. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve. Transfer to a serving dish or keep it warm in the crockpot until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, use high-quality, fresh chicken.
- Adjust the flavor by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicier kick.
- Add a splash of orange juice or zest for a citrusy flavor.
- Cooking on low heat delivers a more tender and juicy result.
- Save leftover sauce as a dipping sauce or drizzle.
- To make gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos.
- The chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: Unknown
- Sodium: Unknown
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: Unknown
- Unsaturated Fat: Unknown
- Trans Fat: Unknown
- Carbohydrates: Unknown
- Fiber: Unknown
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: Unknown