Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 3 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
420 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
The recipe involves placing chicken breasts in a slow cooker and pouring a mixture of honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic over the top. Cooking on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours allows the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender. The sauce thickens slightly during this slow cooking, coating the meat with a balanced blend of sweet and umami notes.
This hands-off preparation is convenient for meal planning and results in a dish that is saucy enough to serve over rice or steamed vegetables. The combination of honey and ketchup provides sweetness and acidity, while soy sauce and garlic contribute depth and aroma.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 garlic minced, large cloves
Instructions
- place chicken breasts in the slow cooker insert
- in a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, ketchup, soy sauce and garlic
- pour over the chicken and place the lid on the insert
- cook on low 6-7 hours or on high 3-4 hours or until chicken is done
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1310mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1071mg | 23% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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