Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken (Printer-Friendly)
Sticky honey garlic chicken slow-cooked to perfection, delicious over rice and quick enough for busy weeknights.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup honey
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1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon chili crisp oil
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
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1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
# Steps to Make This:
01 -
Trim and cut the chicken breasts into uniform 1-inch cubes; transfer to the crockpot.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic, chili crisp oil, onion powder, and black pepper until no lumps remain.
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Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken, ensuring pieces are evenly coated.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
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Stir once before serving. Top with sliced green onions and sprinkle both black and white sesame seeds for garnish.
# Additional Notes:
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For optimal texture, cut chicken into even pieces to ensure consistent cooking throughout.
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Stir the sauce halfway through cooking to prevent it from thickening excessively at the bottom.
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To deepen the flavor, lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet before using as a garnish.
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Add steamed broccoli or snap peas during the final 30 minutes of cooking for added nutrition and color.