Description
This Crockpot Soy Honey Garlic Chicken is the ultimate slow cooker comfort food—tender shredded chicken simmered in a rich blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and hoisin. With minimal prep and big flavor, it’s the perfect stress-free dinner for busy families. Just toss the ingredients in and let the crockpot work its magic!
Ingredients
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2 lbs (900 g) chicken breast (about 4 pieces)
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1 cup (240 ml) reduced sodium soy sauce
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1/2 cup (120 ml) honey
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1/4 cup (60 ml) hoisin sauce
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1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
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1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
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6–8 garlic cloves, grated
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2 scallions, sliced
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1 tsp (3 g) sesame seeds
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1/4 tsp (1 g) salt, or to taste
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1/4 tsp (1 g) black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
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Grate garlic and set aside.
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Place chicken breasts into crockpot.
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Add soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat chicken.
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Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–7 hours. Flip chicken halfway through if possible.
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Once cooked, shred chicken with two forks or a hand mixer.
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Return shredded chicken to crockpot and mix with sauce.
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Serve over rice, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
Add broth for more sauce or thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
Makes great leftovers—flavors deepen after a day.
Serve in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option or pair with jasmine rice and veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Plats
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired