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Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a flavorful, easy-to-make slow cooker dish featuring tender shredded chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it’s effortlessly prepared by combining simple ingredients and cooking low and slow in a crock pot until the chicken is juicy and infused with the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Thickening Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to a 5-quart slow cooker, laying them in an even layer to ensure even cooking.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, reduced sodium soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined to create a flavorful sauce.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, stirring gently to ensure each piece is fully coated with the sauce for maximum flavor infusion.
  4. Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 3 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreds with a fork, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, returning them to the cooker afterward.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the water and cornstarch until dissolved, then whisk this slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to high heat.
  7. Finish Cooking: Allow the chicken to cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glossy, slightly thickened consistency that coats the chicken beautifully.

Notes

  • Use reduced sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
  • Serve over steamed rice or noodles to complement the flavorful sauce.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
  • Ensure the slow cooker is at least 5 quarts to accommodate the volume of chicken and sauce comfortably.

Keywords: slow cooker chicken, honey garlic chicken, crock pot recipes, easy dinner, shredded chicken, savory chicken dish

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