Description
Enjoy this flavorful and easy-to-make Crock Pot Sweet Garlic Chicken, perfect for cozy nights. Tender boneless chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a delicious blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, resulting in a sweet and savory dish that’s sure to satisfy the whole family.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup honey
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the 4 boneless chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the crock pot to create a single layer.
- Make the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil until well combined to create a flavorful sweet garlic sauce.
- Combine: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the crock pot, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot with its lid and set to cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the lid and sprinkle chopped green onions over the chicken before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red chili flakes to the sauce for some heat.
- If chicken breasts vary in size, check for doneness with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to preserve moisture.
