Description
This Crockpot Sweet Garlic Chicken recipe delivers tender chicken coated in a sticky, flavorful sweet garlic sauce. It’s an easy, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights, offering a delicious balance of sweet and savory tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (if using cornstarch)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Lightly grease the interior of the crockpot with a non-stick spray or olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, check if the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken once done. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce in the crockpot. Cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks for easier serving. Return it to the sauce in the crockpot to absorb more flavor.
- Just before serving, sprinkle freshly chopped green onions over the dish.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey to control sweetness.
- Serve immediately for the best taste.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- For a citrus twist, add orange or lemon juice and zest to the sauce.
- Add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg