Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken With Garlic And Sesame

This Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken recipe will give you a taste of magical, effortless cooking. Throw the ingredients into the slow cooker, then set and forget!

The ingredients gradually cook and the flavors meld together for a mouthwatering dish. The combination of sweet honey and savory soy sauce means this easy recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

💚 About This Recipe

This shredded garlic soy chicken is the perfect way to make a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It cooks away in the crock pot throughout the day and results in a tender and flavorful protein that's great to pair with rice.

Just like my Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken and Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, this is a fantastic poultry dinner the whole family will love!

Serve it over Cilantro Lime Rice and add a veggie on the side for an unforgettable chicken dinner that's perfect for meal prep.

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• fresh garlic - you can use jarred garlic for a shortcut as well.
• chicken breasts - boneless, skinless chicken breasts cook to tender perfection in the crock pot.
• soy sauce - provides a nice savory umami flavor. I like to use a low sodium soy sauce for a slightly lighter result.
• honey - for the perfect amount of sticky sweetness.
• hoisin sauce - adds a nice saltiness that pairs well with the honey.
• rice vinegar - cuts through some of the rich and savory flavors with a bit of tangy acidity.
• sesame oil - infuses the chicken with its distinctive taste over the long cooking time.
• salt and black pepper - balances and rounds out the flavors in the dish.
• scallions and sesame seeds - for garnish.

🔪 Instructions

❔ FAQs

💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• Use a digital meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• To shred the chicken, you can use a pair of forks or even an electric hand mixer. Just be careful, as the chicken will be hot after slow cooking.
• Avoid mixing or lifting the slow cooker lid once the chicken has started cooking. This will help lock in moisture for nice juicy chicken.

📌 Packed with flavor, this hoisin chicken is so easy to make and yields a tasty dinner without much effort! Serve it over rice and with a veggie on the side for the perfect meal on busy weeknights.

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat. Opt for the longer cooking times for thighs, as they take longer to cook.
• For a kick of heat, add some red pepper flakes, sriracha sauce, cayenne pepper, or chili pepper to the sauce.
• Instead of honey, you can sweeten this dish with agave or maple syrup.
• If you prefer, you can also serve this chicken without shredding.

🥫 Storage and Reheating

Transfer leftover hoisin chicken with honey garlic sauce to an airtight container or zip top bag. In the fridge, it should be good for 4 to 5 days. You can also freeze it for at least 3 months. Allow frozen chicken to thaw before reheating.

Reheat by zapping it in the microwave for about a minute. Add a splash of chicken broth or plain water to keep it juicy and tender.

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

This garlic soy chicken is incredible served over top my Cilantro Lime Brown Rice with Asparagus or your favorite noodles. You could also serve it over plain brown rice, white rice, cauliflower rice, or jasmine rice and pair with a healthy veggie like Air Fryer Broccoli, green beans, a Cucumber Salad, or these Oven Fried Crispy Green Bean Fries.

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