This Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe is a simple but delicious weeknight dinner entree that is even better than take out! With tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, this Asian inspired chicken dish will be a new family favorite.

Easy slow cooker honey garlic chicken served over a bed of white rice topped with diced green onions

I don’t know about you, but I’m often tempted to order Chinese takeout, especially on a busy week night. This slow cooker Asian inspired meal is the perfect alternative! I can throw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning before I send the kids off to school, and when dinner time rolls around it’s ready to enjoy. Honey garlic chicken is a sweet and tangy asian chicken entree that is tender and packed with flavor. You can serve this easy honey garlic chicken with rice or noodles and a veggie and you have a complete, filling dinner for your entire family.

This honey garlic chicken recipe is very simple to make and, because it is a slow cooker recipe, all of the work is done in advance. To make this slow cooker honey garlic chicken, start by whisking together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and minced garlic. This will be the sweet and tangy sauce that will coat your chicken. Once these are combined, put your diced chicken breast into the slow cooker and cover it with the sauce. Once your chicken and sauce are in the slow cooker, let your honey garlic chicken cook for several hours. Your next step is to shred the chicken once it is fully cooked. About ten mins before you are ready to eat your honey garlic chicken, mix together the cornstarch and water and stir it into the mixture in the slow cooker. Let it cook for ten more mins and your chicken will be ready to serve!

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

This easy honey garlic chicken is the perfect weeknight alternative to Asian takeout.
This meal is super simple to make and all of the work is done in advance!
Slow cooker honey garlic chicken is a sweet and tangy entree that pairs well with any starch!
The chicken is juicy, tender, and delicious! With this tasty sauce, it will melt in your mouth!
Even your picky eaters will enjoy this honey garlic chicken.
This recipe is a good way to switch things up when you are trying to find new ways to use chicken breasts.

Ingredients For Your Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup honey
4 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. cold water
sesame seeds (optional)
diced green onions (optional)
rice or noodles for serving

How to Make Easy Honey Garlic Chicken

Step 1: Lightly spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: In a small mixing bowl whisk soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.

Step 3: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker and pour honey garlic sauce over chicken.

Step 4: Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 4-5 hours on low.

Step 5: Once chicken is cooked, remove from the slow cooker and shred.

Step 6: Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small cup, stir into the sauce. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes allowing the sauce to thicken.

Step 7: Add chicken back to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Enjoy!

Slow cooker honey garlic chicken in a crock pot with tongs to serve

What to Serve/Pair with Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey garlic chicken pairs perfectly with noodles or rice. I always try to add a veggie, too. If you want to make it an extra filling meal (or you just want to fulfill all of your Asian takeout cravings), serve this honey garlic chicken with these homemade cream cheese crab rangoons.

Popular Substitutions & Additions

I always recommend low sodium soy sauce, but if you only have regular soy sauce, you can use that in your honey garlic chicken.

Want to add some extra flavor or a little crunch to your honey garlic chicken? Add some sliced bell peppers into the slow cooker. They soak up the sauce and are delicious!

To add some spice to this chicken, add in a pinch or two of crushed red pepper.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Storage & Leftovers

Slow cooker honey garlic chicken can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container once it has completely cooled. It will remain fresh for up to three days. You can reheat individual portions in the microwave, or even put it back into the slow cooker if you are reheating a large batch and have the time.

Easy Honey Garlic Chicken FAQs

Do I have to shred the chicken or can I leave it diced?

You can leave it diced or shred it, whichever you prefer!

Do I have to spray my slow cooker or can I just line it?

You can do it either way! If you spray, make sure you get the corners so that nothing will stick.

How will I know that my chicken is completely cooked?

When your chicken is completely cooked, it will easily shred with two forks. If you aren’t shredding your chicken, you can check the temperature with a meat thermometer to see if it is cooked.

honey garlic chicken served on a white plate with white rice, and green onions. A black and white dish cloth and green onions are placed in the top corners of the picture.

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