This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is a delicious and easy meal that combines the flavors of soy sauce, BBQ sauce, honey, and garlic. It’s perfect for a hassle-free dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 4–6 oz pieces
Instructions:
Mix Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, BBQ sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
Add Marinade: Pour the mixed marinade over the chicken, making sure it’s evenly coated.
Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 6 servings): Calories: 280 | Total Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 980mg | Total Carbohydrates: 28g | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Sugars: 23g | Protein: 30g
Tips:
- Serve the honey garlic chicken over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken once cooked and simmer the sauce on the stovetop until it reduces and thickens, then return the chicken to the sauce.
- For added flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
