Ingredients
Scale
This recipe calls for a handful of pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients. Here’s what you need to gather:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
If you find yourself short on soy sauce, coconut aminos are a great substitute. And if you’re out of fresh garlic, a teaspoon of garlic powder can do the trick in a pinch.
Instructions
Ready to get cooking? Here’s how to bring this dish to life:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic mixture over the top, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and slice or shred, as preferred. Return it to the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
From my experience, the longer you let this simmer on low, the more the flavors meld into something truly special. It’s like a culinary hug in a bowl, perfect for those nights when you need a bit of extra comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken, recipe, cooking, food
