Honey Garlic Shredded Chicken (Printer-Friendly Layout)
Sweet and savory chicken slow-cooked until tender and coated in rich honey garlic sauce, perfect for easy weeknight meals.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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½ cup honey
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¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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¼ cup chicken broth
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3 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
→ Garnish
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2 tbsp chopped green onions
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
→ Serving Suggestions
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Cooked rice or quinoa
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Steamed or roasted vegetables
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Noodles
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) in the bottom of the crockpot.
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In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
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Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
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In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir it into the crockpot and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and toss it in the sauce. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
# Extra Tips and Tricks:
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Sweet, savory, and packed with bold garlic flavor, this honey garlic chicken is perfect for serving over rice, noodles, or veggies
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Can be used in rice bowls, lettuce wraps, tacos, noodle stir-fry, or meal prep lunches
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Tastes even better the next day making it excellent for meal preparation