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Slow Cooker Golden Honey-Glazed Chicken

This sweet and savory slow cooker chicken is coated in a golden honey glaze, with just the right balance of soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of heat. Perfectly tender and flavorful, it's an easy set-it-and-forget-it meal that pairs well with rice or steamed veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American, Asian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vegetable oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the honey mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside.
  • Pour the sauce into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let the sauce reduce slightly to thicken, about 5–10 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken with the thickened sauce drizzled over the top.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions. Serve with white rice or steamed broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal
Keyword easy chicken recipe, garlic honey chicken, honey glazed chicken, slow cooker chicken, sweet and savory
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