Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Thickener
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the 4 chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and minced garlic directly over the chicken, spreading the garlic evenly for maximum flavor distribution.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts carefully from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks for a pulled chicken texture.
- Make Sauce Slurry: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth to create a slurry.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker, then cover and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir well to coat all the chicken evenly with the thickened honey garlic sauce. Serve warm over rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Adjust honey quantity for preferred sweetness.
- Leftover chicken is great for sandwiches or salads.
- Adding chopped green onions or sesame seeds as garnish enhances flavor and presentation.
- Ensure the chicken is fully submerged in the sauce for best flavor infusion during slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
