Honey garlic chicken is one of those dinners I can count on when I need something easy, comforting, and guaranteed to please everyone at the table. The sauce is sweet, savory, and mild, which makes it perfect for kids, but it still has enough flavor that adults enjoy it too. Best of all, the slow cooker handles almost everything, which is a lifesaver on busy weeknights.
This is the kind of meal I throw together in the morning, then come home to tender chicken coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Serve it with rice or simple steamed veggies and dinner is done without stress.
Honey Garlic Chicken
This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is simple, family friendly, and made with ingredients you probably already have. The sauce thickens right in the crockpot and clings to the chicken beautifully.

Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Honey Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
For Thickening
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Serving
- Chopped green onions

Instructions
Step 1: Make The Sauce
In a bowl, stir together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground ginger until fully combined. This sauce is sweet, savory, and very kid friendly.
Step 2: Add Chicken To Slow Cooker
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated.
Step 3: Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. The chicken should be tender and cooked through.

Step 4: Thicken The Sauce
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir it into the slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Serve
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and slice it. Spoon the thickened honey garlic sauce over the top and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Tips For Best Results
- If your chicken breasts are very thick, slice them in half lengthwise so they cook evenly.
- For extra sauce, double the sauce ingredients and cook as directed.
- This dish thickens more as it sits, making leftovers perfect for lunch the next day.
Easy Variations
- Extra Mild: Skip the ginger for very sensitive eaters.
- Extra Flavor: Add a splash of rice vinegar to the sauce for balance.
- Shredded Chicken: Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and serve it over rice.
FAQs
Yes, but it is balanced with soy sauce and garlic, making it mild and family friendly.
Yes. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work great and stay very tender.
Absolutely. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat gently.


📖 Recipe
Honey Garlic Chicken
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken is a kid-friendly slow cooker meal that’s sweet, savory, and super easy to make. With tender chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful honey-garlic sauce, it’s perfect served over rice or with steamed veggies for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ground ginger to make the sauce.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Make sure they are well coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Once done, remove chicken, slice, and drizzle with the thickened sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables.
Notes
For added flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Make it spicy with a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg






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