Weeknight Honey Garlic Chicken in the Crockpot

🍯 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Looking for a quick dinner solution on busy weeknights? This honey garlic chicken is sweet, savory, and unbelievably easy with just 5 simple ingredients. I first tried recreating it after tasting something similar at a local restaurant, and it’s been on repeat in my kitchen ever since—it’s a total family favorite!

👉Ingredients (Serves 4)

◾️4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

◾️1/2 cup honey

◾️1/4 cup soy sauce

◾️2 tbsp minced garlic

◾️1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

👉 Directions:

✅️1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.

✅️2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar.

✅️3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated.

✅️4. Cover and cook:

Low: 6–7 hours

High: 3–4 hours

✅️5. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker. Stir well to coat with sauce.

🔹 Variations & Tips

🌶 Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

🍗 Swap breasts for chicken thighs for juicier meat.

🌾 Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.

🧄 Fresh garlic gives the best flavor, but pre-minced works in a pinch.