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Crockpot Sweet Garlic Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crockpot Sweet Garlic Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious, flavorful sauce made from soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Slow-cooked in a crockpot, the chicken absorbs sweet and savory notes while becoming incredibly juicy and tender. The sauce is thickened in the final step for a perfect finish to this comforting, easy-to-make dish that requires only 7 main ingredients.

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

  1. Prepare the chicken: Place the 4 chicken breasts in the crockpot in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
  2. Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup honey, 6 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil until well combined.
  3. Add sauce to chicken: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  4. Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken: Carefully take the chicken breasts out of the crockpot and set aside on a plate to keep warm.
  6. Prepare thickening slurry: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth and no lumps remain.
  7. Thicken the sauce: Stir the cornstarch mixture into the crockpot sauce. Increase the crockpot setting to high and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
  8. Combine and serve: Return the chicken breasts to the thickened sauce in the crockpot, coat well, then serve hot with your choice of side dishes.

Notes

  • For added flavor, garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving.
  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts for a richer taste.
  • If the sauce is too thick after cooking, add a splash of water or chicken broth to reach desired consistency.
  • Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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