Satisfy your sweet and savory cravings with this easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe that is made with a homemade sauce you’ll absolutely adore!

Then… be sure to also try making these delicious, fall-off-the-bone Honey Garlic Ribs!

Plate of honey garlic chicken over rice.

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Sometimes the best recipes are the easiest to make… just like this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe!

So are you ready to make the most delicious savory garlic chicken dinner? Or maybe you just need an excuse to lick some honey off your fingers… how long has it been anyway??

This delicious Slow Cooker Chicken dinner is loaded with delectable flavor, and perfect served with a side of rice!

Now first things first… have you heard the news about the new Crock-Pot® product that can cook 5 different ways?

We’re all aware that our faithful Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker is fabulous at Slow Cooking. But now the new Crock-Pot® 5-in-1 Multi-Cooker can also Sauté, Roast, Bake and Steam in addition to slow cooking.

That’s right… in addition to making our favorite chicken dinners in our slow cooker, with the Crock-Pot® 5-in-1 Multi-Cooker, we can now put it to use in the kitchen even more handy ways!

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I’m even thinking this new Crock-Pot® 5-in-1 Multi-Cooker might be the perfect Mother’s Day Gift this year, too!

The Crock-Pot® 5-in-1 Multi-Cooker is so simple to use, and I absolutely love the nonstick insert and sturdy handles. It did an amazing job with this new Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe I just made.

What a tasty way to initiate such a fun new Multi-Cooker!!

Are you ready for the recipe?

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Ingredients including oregano, ketchup, and garlic.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Ingredients

You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken!

Many of these ingredients may already be in your kitchen…

  • Chicken Breast
  • Honey
  • Garlic
  • Ketchup
  • Soy Sauce (you can also use Coconut Aminos)
  • Thyme
  • Oregano
  • Optional: Cayenne Pepper, Green Onions and Sesame Seeds

How To Make Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

It’s actually SO easy to prepare this exquisite 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.

Chicken breasts in a slow cooker.

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!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Honey Garlic Chicken Legs on a green plate.

Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

You can also use this delicious honey garlic sauce for 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!!

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I’ve got even more tasty ways for you to indulge with this glorious homemade honey garlic sauce. Here are just a few of my favorites…

What To Serve With Honey Garlic Chicken

There are so many delicious sides you can serve along side Honey Garlic Chicken!

Here are a just few of my favorites…

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Blue plate with rice and Honey Garlic Chicken.

How To Store Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

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!

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

By Heidi Miller
Satisfy your sweet and savory cravings with this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe that is made with a homemade sauce you'll absolutely adore!
Servings: 4
Honey garlic chicken on a bed of rice.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
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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
  • 3/4 cup Honey
  • 1/4 tsp Thyme
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano
  • Sesame Seeds and Green Onions for garnish (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)

Instructions 

  • Place chicken in Crock-Pot® 5-in-1 Multi 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

You can also use this delicious honey garlic sauce for chicken drumsticks and smokies.
Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks Directions:
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!!
Honey Garlic Smokies Directions:
1. Add Garlic, Ketchup, Soy Sauce, Honey, Thyme, Oregano and Cayenne Pepper to a medium bowl, and mix thoroughly.
2. Place 24 oz. of Hillshire Farm Beef Lit’l Smokies in Crockpot and pour sauce mixture over them, then stir.
3. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours, or until hot... stirring occasionally.
4. Serve with toothpicks straight from the Crockpot. Enjoy!
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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About Heidi Miller

Heidi Miller is the creator of The Frugal Girls, where she shares easy recipes with massive flavor! She has been creating and sharing recipes online for over 15 years, and brings warmth, expertise, and a personal touch to every recipe. Her work has been featured on Today.com, NBC, Fox, Parade, People, Country Living, Woman’s World, and more!

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6 Comments

  1. Rachel says:

    I made this tonight & it came out so good! I’m going to try more of your recipes bc I’m impressed.

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Aww ~ thank you, Rachel! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kourtney says:

    Hi! Would the sauce burn if I added it with the chicken and cooked it the whole time instead of the last hr?

    Reply
    1. Heidi Miller says:

      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!

      Reply
  3. Meghan says:

    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?

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      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

      Reply