Enjoy tender, juicy shredded chicken with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce cooked effortlessly in your slow cooker! Perfect for meal prepping, tacos, or serving over rice. Let the slow cooker do the work while you savor the delicious results.
Ingredients:
- 3-4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, and sriracha sauce. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Thicken the Sauce:
- Transfer the sauce from the slow cooker to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cold water and corn starch until dissolved. Add this mixture to the saucepan and stir until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
- Combine:
- Pour the thickened sauce over the shredded chicken. Toss to coat.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with cooked rice.
Enjoy your flavorful and easy honey garlic chicken!
