Description
This honey garlic chicken is a warm, sticky, and simple dish perfect for weeknight dinners, balancing sweet, savory, and umami flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large carrots, cut into slices
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the honey garlic marinade over the top.
- Add the sliced carrots to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and carrots from the crockpot; serve garnished with chopped green onions, if desired.
Notes
For best results, store in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, slow cooker, easy dinner, Asian cuisine, weeknight meal