Description
This slow cooker honey soy chicken recipe is an easy and delicious meal that requires minimal preparation. The combination of honey and soy sauce creates a sweet and savory flavor that pairs perfectly with rice.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or boneless, skinless chicken thighs)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- cooked white or brown rice (for serving)
- chopped green onions or cilantro (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until well combined.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, or until chicken is cooked through to at least 165° F and tender. If using boneless chicken thighs, cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken to a clean bowl or cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water. Stir this cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 10-20 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Serve chicken and sauce over rice, garnished with chopped green onions or cilantro.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
- For a different flavor profile, consider adding vegetables such as bell peppers or carrots.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg