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Slow Cooker Honey Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Chicken That's Perfectly Sweet and Savory

This Slow Cooker Honey Chicken recipe offers a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors in an easy-to-make dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs and Breasts A mix of thighs and breasts enhances flavor and texture.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste or use low-sodium options.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to taste or use low-sodium options.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can substitute with any neutral oil.
For The Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Opt for gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos for dietary needs.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Any cooking honey works just fine.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh grated ginger gives the best taste.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Honey Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a skillet and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. Combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in the slow cooker to prepare the sauce.
  4. Add the seared chicken to the slow cooker, ensuring it's coated in sauce.
  5. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Remove chicken, shred or slice, and serve over rice with remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, use a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.

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