🍗 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.

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken (Shredded)