Description
Tender and flavorful chicken cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce using a slow cooker.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, olive oil, garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Optional: Remove the chicken and shred it, then return to the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the last hour of cooking.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
