Honey Garlic Shredded Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Succulent slow-cooked chicken in sweet-savory honey garlic sauce – perfect over rice, in wraps, or for meal-prepping throughout the week.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 -
½ cup honey
03 -
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
04 -
¼ cup chicken broth
05 -
3 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
06 -
5 cloves garlic, minced
07 -
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
08 -
1 tbsp sesame oil
09 -
½ tsp black pepper
10 -
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
11 -
2 tbsp cornstarch
12 -
2 tbsp water
13 -
2 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)
14 -
1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
→ Serving Suggestions
15 -
Cooked rice or quinoa
16 -
Steamed or roasted vegetables
17 -
Noodles
# How to Make It:
01 -
Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
02 -
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
03 -
Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
04 -
Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
05 -
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir it into the crockpot and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
06 -
Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and toss it in the sauce. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
07 -
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
# Additional Tips:
01 -
This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be served in various ways such as rice bowls, lettuce wraps, tacos, or noodle stir-fries.