Crockpot Sweet Garlic Chicken
A simple and comforting dish with tender chicken in a sweet and savory garlic sauce, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
- 1 cup soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
- 1 cup honey Can substitute with sugar for lower-calorie options
- 6 cloves garlic Minced for better flavor
- 1 tablespoon ginger Minced for added spice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil Provides a rich, nutty flavor
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Used for thickening the sauce
- 2 tablespoons water To dissolve the cornstarch
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Dice the chicken and mince the garlic and ginger.
Cooking
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and set the crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the sauce in the crockpot.
- Set the crockpot to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until thickened.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or your choice of vegetables.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days in the fridge, or freeze for up to three months.