If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner that’s sweet, savory, and packed with flavor, this Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe is a must-make. Made with tender chicken breasts, low sodium soy sauce, honey, garlic, and apple cider vinegar, this slow cooker chicken recipe creates the perfect sticky, flavorful sauce.
This honey garlic chicken is ideal for serving over rice with stir fry vegetables and makes an excellent meal prep option for busy weeks.
Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
- Set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meal
- Perfect balance of sweet and savory
- Family-friendly flavor
- Great for meal prep
- Freezer-friendly
- Optional veggies make it a complete meal
Ingredients for Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
The Protein
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Chicken breasts become incredibly tender in the slow cooker and shred beautifully into the honey garlic sauce.
The Sweet and Savory Sauce
¾ cup low sodium soy sauce
¾ cup honey
2 tablespoons minced garlic
½ cup water
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Soy sauce creates a savory base, honey adds natural sweetness, and garlic gives bold flavor. Apple cider vinegar balances the sweetness and enhances the sauce depth.
Optional Add-Ins
Broccoli florets
Sliced carrots
Adding vegetables directly into the crockpot during the last hour of cooking creates a one-pot meal.
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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe: Easy Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 C Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 3/4 C Honey
- 2 TBSP Minced Garlic
- 1/2 C Water
- 2 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 C Optional to add broccoli and carrots
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of your crockpot
- Mix all other ingredients well in a small bowl
- Pour everything over the chicken
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours
- Take chicken out and shred well.
- Put back into the crockpot and mix well before eating.
Notes
How to Make Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
Start by placing the chicken breasts directly into the bottom of your slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, water, and apple cider vinegar until fully combined.
Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated. Cook until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable. Remove, shred, and return to the crockpot to soak up the sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
For a complete meal, add broccoli and carrots during the last hour of cooking or serve alongside stir fry vegetables and rice.
What to Serve with Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
This slow cooker honey garlic chicken pairs perfectly with:
- Steamed white rice
- Slow Cooker Focaccia Bread
- Cheesy French Bread
- Spinach & Clementine Salad
- Olive Garden Dupe Salad
- 3 Bean Salad
It’s also delicious in lettuce wraps or meal prep bowls.
Storage & Reheating
Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing:
Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
Reheating:
Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes, boneless skinless thighs work beautifully and add extra richness.
Can I make this less sweet?
Reduce honey slightly or add a splash more vinegar.
Can I thicken the sauce?
Yes, remove lid during last 30 minutes or add a cornstarch slurry.
Can I cook this on low only?
Yes, 6 hours on low produces very tender chicken.
Final Thoughts
This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe is an easy, flavorful dinner that the whole family will love. With tender shredded chicken coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
If you make this recipe, tag us so we can see. We love seeing how you style your food and bring a little Southern hospitality into your home.
Enjoy!
McKaylee & Michele
MckMich Collective
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