Savory Honey Chicken Made Easy in Your Slow Cooker

Enjoy a quick and budget-friendly Honey Chicken recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

3.5 lbs Chicken Use a mix of thighs or breasts for optimal flavor.
Salt To taste.
Pepper To taste.

For the Sauce

2 tbsp Sesame Oil Adds a rich, nutty flavor.
0.5 cup Soy Sauce Can swap for gluten-free.
3 tbsp Honey The star ingredient.

For Extra Flavor

2 cloves Garlic Minced.
1 inch piece Ginger Grated.

Equipment

Slow Cooker
Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey Chicken

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
In a skillet, heat sesame oil and sear the chicken for 5 minutes on each side.
Combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in the slow cooker.
Transfer seared chicken to the slow cooker and coat with sauce.
Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until tender.
Serve over rice and drizzle with additional sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For enhanced flavor, consider doubling the sauce ingredients and adding vegetables for extra nutrition.

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