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Perfect Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Breast: Easy Dinner

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This Perfect Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe is a simple, 5-minute prep dinner that uses pantry staples to create tender, flavorful chicken with a glossy, sticky sauce. It’s a crowd-pleasing, weeknight-friendly meal that tastes like takeout but better.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced (or 1½ teaspoons pre-minced)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
  5. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily.
  6. Remove chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Shred or slice the chicken.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour into the remaining sauce in the crockpot, stir, and cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
  9. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to coat. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
  10. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

Don’t open the lid during cooking to maintain heat. Use chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking. Toast sesame seeds for extra flavor. The cornstarch slurry is essential for a thick, glossy sauce. Let chicken rest before shredding to retain moisture. Double the sauce ingredients if you want extra for drizzling.

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