Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken (Printer-Friendly Version)
Honey garlic chicken slow cooked in savory soy sauce, served with rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup honey
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1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon chili crisp oil
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Garnish
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon mixed white and black sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Cut the boneless chicken breasts into even, bite-sized chunks and place them evenly in the bottom of a 7-quart slow cooker.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, low sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic, chili crisp oil, onion powder, and ground black pepper until fully combined and smooth.
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Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, making sure all pieces are generously coated.
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Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Stir gently, then garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
# Helpful Hints:
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For best results, cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking. Stir the sauce halfway through to prevent settling. Toast the sesame seeds before garnishing to enhance their nutty depth. For added nutrition, stir in broccoli or snap peas during the final 30 minutes of cooking.