Description
This Crockpot Sweet Garlic Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, slow-cooked to perfection. With just 7 comforting ingredients and minimal effort, it’s the ultimate easy, savory, and slightly sweet dish perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup honey
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Thickening mixture
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the 4 chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot, arranging them evenly for consistent cooking.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, thoroughly mix 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup honey, 6 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to create the flavorful sauce base.
- Add sauce to chicken: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring each piece is covered.
- Cook chicken: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove chicken: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and set them aside on a plate to keep warm.
- Prepare thickening slurry: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth, creating a slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot sauce and increase the heat setting to high. Let it cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency.
- Combine and serve: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the thickened sauce in the crockpot, coat them evenly, and serve immediately, garnished as desired.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary based on crockpot model; ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to preserve tenderness.
- Adjust the honey quantity for preferred sweetness level.
