Prepare the Chicken
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Make the Sauce
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped onion, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Combine and Cook
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all the chicken is well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
4. Thicken the Sauce
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix the water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Serve
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and slice or shred it as desired.
- Spoon the thickened honey garlic sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
6. Enjoy
- Serve the honey garlic chicken over rice or noodles, with steamed vegetables on the side if desired.
Tips
- For Extra Flavor: Marinate the chicken in the honey garlic sauce for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
- To Save Time: Use pre-minced garlic and pre-chopped onions.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until warmed through.
Enjoy this flavorful and easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken recipe, perfect for any night of the week!
