Smothered in a perfectly sweet and sticky sauce, this Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is about to become your favorite weeknight wonder. Irresistible and so simple to make, you’ll be dreaming of this garlicky, honey-glazed chicken all day long! Just 5 minutes prep, then your slow cooker does the rest!
Some magic is about to happen in your slow cooker and you’ll just need 7 simple ingredients to make it happen!
It all starts with a richly decadent sauce that serves up the perfect mix of both sweet and savory, then ends with a fabulous tangy finish.
As with so many of the sweetest things in life, it also involves some sticky sweet honey. Which means you’re about to have the perfect excuse to lick some honey off your fingers. How long has it been anyway??
Of course the honey gets a little help… and that my friends is where things become deliciously interesting! Believe me, with the simple combination of honey, garlic, tomato ketchup and soy sauce… you’re about to create a magical sauce that will delight every last one of your taste buds.
It’s so good, I don’t even plan on having leftovers. My family devours every last morsel each time I make it. Just like when I make this savory Sesame Chicken Recipe, crowd-pleasing Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Pork, and perfectly tender Asian Beef and Vegetables.
So go ahead and do yourself a favor… when you upgrade your week with one of the best Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes ever!
Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST crock pot honey garlic chicken!
Many of these ingredients may already be in your kitchen…
- Boneless Skinless Chicken – Fresh or thawed will work just fine.
- Honey – This forms the sweet base for your sauce.
- Garlic – Adds savory, fragrant flavor to your sauce.
- Ketchup – Adds a sweet and tangy undertone to your sauce.
- Soy Sauce – Adds savory, umami flavors to your sauce. You can also use Coconut Aminos.
- Thyme – See my trick for How To Dry Thyme.
- Oregano – See my trick for How To Dry Oregano.
- Optional: Cayenne Pepper – If you want a spicy honey garlic chicken.
- Optional: Green Onions and Sesame Seeds – For garnish.
Like so many of my easy Slow Cooker Fall Recipes, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to prepare this crockpot garlic honey chicken.
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It’s actually SO easy to prepare this exquisite crockpot honey garlic chicken in your slow cooker.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cook your chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.
2. Pour the sauce over your chicken and continue cooking.
3. Once done, serve it up and enjoy every last delightful bite!
That’s it. Just a few simple steps and you’re done! Trust me, crock pot honey garlic chicken recipes don’t get any easier or tastier than this!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
You can also use this honey garlic sauce for chicken to make the most amazing slow cooker honey garlic chicken drumsticks! Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Place 4 lbs of Drumsticks or Chicken Legs in Crockpot
2. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 2.5 hours.
3. After 2.5 hours, remove juices from Crock Pot.
4. In medium bowl, combine Honey, Ketchup, Soy Sauce, Garlic, Thyme, Oregano, and optional Cayenne Pepper.
5. Pour mixed sauce over Drumsticks and cook on HIGH for 1 more hour (covered), or until done.
6. Spoon sauce mixture over the top of Drumsticks while cooking if necessary.
7. Garnish with Sesame Seeds and chopped Green Onions… and ENJOY!!
More Variations
I’ve got even more tasty ways for you to indulge with this flavor packed honey garlic sauce. To start, you can’t go wrong with these Crockpot Honey Garlic Pork Chops and Honey Garlic Sauce Meatballs.
Then… make your baby back ribs beyond amazing with this finger licking fantastic Crock Pot Honey Garlic Ribs recipe.
How To Store
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal!
What To Serve With Honey Garlic Chicken
So what’s the best side dish for honey garlic chicken? With Easy Asian Recipes like this you’ve got quite a few delicious Side Dish Recipes to choose from.
Here are a just few of my favorites…
- White, Brown, Fried or Cauliflower Rice
- Chow Mein or this Teriyaki Noodles Recipe
- Crab or Cream Cheese Rangoons
- Egg Rolls or Spring Rolls dipped in Soy Ginger Sauce
- Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
Be sure to try these Easy Chinese Barbecue Ribs, too.
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Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, fresh or thawed
- 6 Cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 cup Heinz Ketchup
- 1/3 cup Soy Sauce, or Coconut Aminos can be substituted
- 3/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 tsp Thyme
- 1/4 tsp Oregano
- Sesame Seeds, (optional for garnish)
- Green Onions, (optional for garnish)
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper, (optional to increase heat)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Place chicken in slow cooker, and cook on HIGH for 2.5 hours or on LOW for 5 hours.
- After 2.5 hours on HIGH or 5 hours on LOW, drain juices from slow cooker.
- In medium bowl, thoroughly mix together Honey, Ketchup, Soy Sauce, Garlic, Thyme, Oregano, and optional Cayenne Pepper.
- Pour sauce mixture over chicken and cook on HIGH for 1 more hour (covered), or until done.
- Scoop sauce mixture over Chicken while cooking if necessary.
- Serve over rice, sprinkled with Sesame Seeds and chopped Green Onions… and ENJOY!!
Notes
- Place 4 lbs of Drumsticks or Chicken Legs in Crockpot.
- Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 2.5 hours.
- After 2.5 hours, remove juices from Crock Pot.
- In medium bowl, combine Honey, Ketchup, Soy Sauce, Garlic, Thyme, Oregano, and optional Cayenne Pepper.
- Pour mixed sauce over Drumsticks and cook on HIGH for 1 more hour (covered), or until done.
- Spoon sauce mixture over the top of Drumsticks while cooking if necessary.
- Garnish with Sesame Seeds and chopped Green Onions… and ENJOY!!
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I made this tonight & it came out so good! I’m going to try more of your recipes bc I’m impressed.
Aww ~ thank you, Rachel! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Hi! Would the sauce burn if I added it with the chicken and cooked it the whole time instead of the last hr?
It would end up significantly watered down if you added it at the beginning of cooking. That’s why I recommend draining the juices from the chicken first, so you end up with a delicious thick and savory sauce. Hope that helps!
I don’t have the 5 in 1 machine but I do have a crockpot. Am I still not supposed to put any liquid with the chicken as your recipe suggests?
Hi Meghan,
No water is required if you’re using a traditional Crock Pot. Just be sure keep an eye on the time, as you may need to lengthen it depending on the size of your chicken breast.
Hope this helps ~ Heidi