Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken (Shredded)

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🍗 Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken (Shredded)

 Description

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet, savory, and incredibly tender dish made by slow-cooking chicken in a rich garlic-soy-honey sauce. The chicken becomes fall-apart juicy and is then shredded and served over rice, making it a perfect easy comfort meal with bold Asian-inspired flavors.

 Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

For the sauce:

  • ⅓ cup honey 🍯
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For serving:

  • Cooked rice 🍚
  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions (chopped)

 Instructions

1. Add chicken

  • Place chicken into the crockpot

2. Make sauce

  • Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, ketchup, and vinegar

3. Cook

  • Pour sauce over chicken
  • Low: 5–6 hours
  • High: 3–4 hours

4. Shred chicken

  • Remove chicken and shred with forks
  • Return to crockpot and mix with sauce

5. Thicken (optional)

  • Mix cornstarch with water
  • Add to sauce and cook 10–15 minutes more

6. Serve

  • Serve over rice
  • Top with sesame seeds and green onions

Servings

  • Serves: 4 people

 Time

  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: 3–6 hours

 Notes

  • Chicken thighs = juicier result
  • Sauce thickens naturally after shredding
  • Perfect for meal prep

Tips

  • Add chili flakes for spice 🌶️
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt
  • Double the sauce if you like extra gravy
  • Add broccoli or veggies for a full meal

 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: ~420 kcal
  • Protein: ~35 g
  • Carbs: ~30 g
  • Fat: ~15 g

 Health Benefits

  • High protein → muscle repair
  • Energy boosting carbs → from honey & rice
  • Garlic & ginger → anti-inflammatory benefits
  • Balanced meal → protein + carbs

 Q&A

Q1: Can I use frozen chicken?

Yes, but increase cooking time slightly.

Q2: Can I make it in a pan?

Yes, simmer for 25–30 minutes until cooked.

Q3: Can I freeze it?

Yes, up to 2 months.

Q4: Why is my sauce thin?

Add cornstarch slurry to thicken.

Q5: Can I make it low-carb?

Serve with cauliflower rice instead.

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