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    Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

    Published: Dec 1, 2022 · Modified: Mar 15, 2023 by Ang Paris · 30 Comments
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    Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken is like eating delicious Asian take out right at home. It's so easy!
    Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
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    Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken will become a new family favorite. It's a delicious way to have Asian flavors at home without the takeout price! via @jugglingactmamaHoney Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken will become a new family favorite. It's a delicious way to have Asian flavors at home without the takeout price! via @jugglingactmama

    This Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe has become a staple in our household.  And why not? It's easy, scrumptious and perfect for a busy night, but also makes a great freezer meal, too!

    Slow Cooker Honey Chicken in a blue bowl with chopsticks.

    If you like our honey butter chicken, you'll love this easy crockpot recipe!

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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • Equipment
    • 💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    •  📋 Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken
    • Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken
    • Meal Planning
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    When you come home to a house smelling like this Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe you'll thank me. This is one of my favorite easy recipes because it's not only delicious and simple, but something the whole family enjoys.

    This tender chicken in honey garlic sauce is so amazing! Crock pot honey garlic chicken can be made with either boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breasts.

    Dishes like Italian Roast Beef, Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup or even Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler, really make my life easier. It's why I make so many slow cooker recipes!

    🧂 Ingredients

    • Tomato Paste
    • Rice Wine Vinegar
    • Honey
    • Soy Sauce
    • Onion
    • Yellow Pepper
    • Fresh Garlic
    • Red Pepper Flakes
    • Chicken Breasts or Boneless Chicken Thighs
    • Carrots
    • Sesame Seeds and Scallions (optional)
    • White or Brown Rice or Noodles, for serving, if desired
    • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

    This is meant to be a brief overview of the slow cooker honey garlic chicken recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪Instructions

    1. Whisk together the tomato paste, rice wine vinegar, honey, and soy sauce until smooth.
    2. Add in the diced vegetables and minced garlic. Add red pepper flakes, if desired.
    3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the slow cooker.
    4. Set the slow cooker on LOW to cook for 5 hours.
    5. 30 minutes before serving, add the carrots and remove the chicken. Use two forks to pull it apart. Return to the slow cooker.
    6. In a small dish, make a slurry with cornstarch and water. This will thicken the sauce.
    7. Turn the heat up to high for 30 minutes.

    Equipment

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    • Crockpot or Slow Cooker
    • Whisk
    • Mixing Spoon
    • Small Bowl
    • Serving Bowl

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    Close up image of slow cooker honey chicken with rice on a white plate.

    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken recipe.

    Can you put raw chicken in a slow cooker?

    Yes, just be sure to cook it to an inner temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This is true for any slow cooker chicken recipe.

    Can I put frozen chicken in the slow cooker?

    It's not recommended. Slow cookers take too long to reach a safe temperature to kill bacteria in frozen meats.

    What kind of chicken do you use for honey garlic slow cooker chicken?

    This recipe uses breasts but chicken thighs work well too.

    How long is slow cooker chicken good for?

    It is good stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for a few days.

    Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in a crockpot?

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    I like to serve this over brown or white rice with a garnish of sesame seeds and scallions (green onions). You could also serve it over noodles if you like. Steamed broccoli makes a great addition to this meal.

    One of my favorite things about this honey garlic slow cooker chicken is that you can make a huge batch and use it for a bunch of meals. For example, make lettuce wraps, tacos, sandwiches, pizza or even nachos!

    Close up image of Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe in a white bowl.

    📖 Variations

    We recommend that you try our savory honey-garlic sauce and slow cooker chicken for the first time just as it is written for the best results, because that is how the recipe has been tested.

    However, the next time you make it, you might consider one of these different ways of making this great recipe.

    • You can easily substitute low sodium soy sauce to reduce the sodium in this easy recipe.
    • Add 1 cup of chopped bell peppers to the crock pot.
    • Substitute brown sugar for the honey.
    • If you have fresh ginger on hand, add a teaspoon or so to the crockpot.
    • Substitute pork chops for the chicken.

    😋 Similar Recipes

    I adore using my slow cooker, especially for easy weeknight recipes like Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli. Next time, try one of these slow cooker chicken recipes:

    • Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
    • Crockpot Taco Beef
    • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Recipe

    You are sure to find another easy slow cooker recipe you love from these meals also:

    • Crockpot Hashbrown Soup
    • Slow Cooker Sausage Stew
    • Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
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     📋 Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken

    Give this delicious meal a try and let me know what you think - I'm betting it becomes a new family favorite just like at my house!

    Not ready to make it yet? Don’t forget to pin this recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

    Close up of Slow Cooker Honey Chicken in a blue bowl with chop sticks.

    Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken

    Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken is like eating delicious Asian take out right at home. It's so easy!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: honey garlic slow cooker chicken recipe, slow cooker honey garlic chicken
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours
    Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 5 people
    Calories: 321kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Crockpot or Slow Cooker
    • Whisk
    • Mixing Spoon
    • Small Bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1-½ tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1-½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar
    • 1-½ cups honey
    • ¾ cup soy sauce
    • ¾ cup diced onion
    • ½ cup diced yellow pepper
    • 1-½ tablespoons minced garlic about 3 cloves
    • ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes optional
    • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
    • Salt and pepper
    • 6 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 Tablespoons water
    • 3 large carrots chopped
    • Sesame seeds and Scallions for garnish optional

    Instructions

    • Whisk together the tomato paste, rice wine vinegar, honey, and soy sauce until smooth.
      1-½ tablespoon tomato paste, 1-½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1-½ cups honey, ¾ cup soy sauce
    • Add in the onions, peppers, and minced garlic. Add red pepper flakes, if desired.
      ¾ cup diced onion, ½ cup diced yellow pepper, 1-½ tablespoons minced garlic, ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
    • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the slow cooker.
      Salt and pepper, 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
    • Set the slow cooker on low to cook for 5 hours.
    • 30 minutes before serving, add the carrots and remove the chicken. Use two forks to pull it apart. Return to the slow cooker.
      3 large carrots
    • In a small dish, make a slurry with cornstarch and water. This will thicken the sauce.
      6 teaspoons cornstarch
    • Turn the heat up to high for 30 minutes.
    • Serve over rice with a garnish of sesame seeds and scallions if desired.
      Sesame seeds and Scallions for garnish

    Notes

    Note: You could add the carrots to the pot, but I find that they get too mushy for my taste.
     

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 2155mg | Potassium: 812mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 6447IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    This recipe is included in Meal Plan 39 along with:

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    Comments

    1. Lisa Brown says

      October 03, 2014 at 8:44 am

      i like to make chili and rice

      Reply
    2. Heidi says

      October 03, 2014 at 9:31 am

      We'll definitely try the honey chicken recipe - sounds amazing!

      Reply
    3. Trisha says

      October 03, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      I love slow cooker recipes, especially as the cooler weather comes on. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Ashley Perez says

      October 03, 2014 at 5:29 pm

      I love slow cooker meals!(:

      Reply
    5. Sharon says

      October 03, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      Everyone in our house loves this recipe. The chicken is always so tender and juicy.

      Reply
    6. Jess McCarthy says

      October 07, 2014 at 11:45 am

      I love to use my crockpot for quick delicious meals like this chicken recipe.

      Reply
    7. Sandy Headtke says

      October 10, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      My favorite is Sunday pot roast with veggies and mash potatoes and gravy.

      Reply
    8. Mary Diehl says

      October 12, 2014 at 12:50 am

      My favorite meal in the crock pot is my pot roast. My family just loves it.

      Reply
    9. Madonna says

      October 12, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      I like to make chicken and dumplings or pot roast in my slow cooker

      Reply
    10. Vanessa z says

      October 13, 2014 at 8:18 am

      Haven't made anything in a slow cooker in a long time since mine broke a while back... but I did love making bean dip.

      Reply
    11. Birdiebee says

      October 13, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      I love to cook BBQ ribs in a slower cooker.

      Reply
    12. mita says

      October 13, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      I like to make vegetable rice.

      Reply
    13. Leslie says

      October 15, 2014 at 2:14 pm

      Pulled pork for sliders is my go to slow cooker meal!

      Reply
    14. Annette says

      October 16, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      My favorite slow cooker meal is old fashioned pot roast.

      Reply
    15. Lilyana Cruz says

      October 16, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      my favorite is chicken in green sauce with potatoes and rice

      Reply
    16. Samantha says

      January 15, 2015 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      This honey chicken is one our favorite meals. I probably make this once a week because it's so good and so easy!

      Reply
    17. Susan Broughton says

      June 11, 2015 at 8:34 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! The chicken comes out so tender and moist!

      Reply
    18. tammigirl says

      September 15, 2015 at 6:58 pm

      This is so good and I can use it a few ways when we have some left over.

      Reply
    19. Jammie says

      January 07, 2016 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      I like to double this recipe to make two meals in one, I use the extra to make lettuce cups.

      Reply
    20. Lauren says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love slow cooker meals and this garlic chicken is the BEST recipe on the internet. Seriously!!

      Reply
    21. Sarah says

      May 03, 2017 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      This honey chicken recipe is SO easy and so yumnmy! I add a package of steamed Asian vegeies to the rice and chicken.

      Reply
    22. Kim~madeinaday says

      September 13, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      Recipe looks & Sounds great ! 
Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
      Kim

      Reply
    23. Betsy Barnes says

      September 28, 2017 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      I usually make this once a week during the fall and winter months, my family loves it 🙂 I really love using my crockpot!

      Reply
    24. Robin C. says

      November 11, 2018 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite slow cooker meal because it's so easy!

      Reply
    25. Renee says

      December 12, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      Honey chicken in the slow cooker is always a hit at my house!

      Reply
    26. Tina W says

      August 05, 2019 at 5:29 am

      5 stars
      I love a simple chicken recipe like this. It’s so simple but yummy and versatile.

      Reply
    27. Natalie says

      August 17, 2019 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      I like that this is not a heavy meal, but it is very filling. The sauce is delicious.

      Reply
    28. steven weber says

      April 23, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      I made this chicken and rice and it was really good. The only thing I changed was I added some other veggies at the end.

      Reply
    29. tess says

      May 09, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      This sauce is SO good that sometimes I make this same recipe with pork or even stir fry beef... my whole family loves it and it's perfect over rice or noodles!!

      Reply
    30. Andrea says

      July 25, 2021 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      I like to make this garlic honey chicken but serve it with noodles. I follow the rest of the recip exactly though because it's so good.

      Reply

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