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Tender and Juicy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

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This crockpot honey garlic chicken breasts recipe is a delightful and easy way to enjoy a flavorful, comforting meal. Tender chicken breasts, baby potatoes, and a rich honey garlic sauce come together to create a meal that's perfect for any night of the week. Plus, it's incredibly simple to prepare! Less than a handful of steps are all you have to follow to whip it up.

Crockpot honey garlic chicken breast served on a ceramic plate garnished with spring onion. The plate is on a marble counter with an additional plate of crockpot honey garlic chicken off to the side.

My Take On Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

As long as I can remember I've been eating some version of this honey garlic chicken recipe. My mom made it for me all the time for dinner as a kid, so, of course, I had to steal her recipe, put my own spin on it, and share it on the blog! It's just too good not to.

Anyway, if you've been in the market for a seriously delicious crockpot chicken recipe, then you're in the right place. The slow cooking process allows for all of the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in tender, juicy chicken, perfectly cooked potatoes, and a sweet chili sauce that's to die for.

On top of all that, it's a breeze to put this recipe together. It takes hardly any time to prep and get going, and then your crockpot will take care of the rest.

An overhead shot of crockpot honey garlic chicken breast served on a ceramic plate garnished with spring onion. The plate is on a marble counter with an additional plate of honey garlic chicken off to the side.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this honey garlic crockpot chicken recipe:

  • 4 small chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 lb baby potatoes
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 small scallion, chopped

Nothing too out of the ordinary, right?!

An overhead shot of several bowls of varying shapes and sizes containing ingredients to make crockpot honey garlic chicken including raw chicken breasts, honey, garlic, potatoes, sweet chili sauce, and seasonings.

How to Make Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

As I mentioned, just 4 steps are all you'll have to follow and your chicken will be on it's way to being done in no time.

Step One: Prepare Ingredients and Sauce

Add the chicken breasts, baby potatoes, and sliced onions to the crockpot.

An overhead shot of a crockpot with raw chicken breast, potatoes, and sliced onion on a marble counter with a white cloth napkin off to the side.

In a separate bowl, combine the minced garlic, honey, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, mustard, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Whisk until well mixed.

An overhead shot of a glass bowl with the ingredients to make honey garlic sauce. The bowl is on a marble counter with a white cloth napkin off to the side.

Step Two: Cook the Chicken

Pour the sauce over the chicken and potatoes in the crockpot, ensuring everything is well coated.

Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 6-8 hours - until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.

An overhead shot of a crockpot with raw chicken breast, potatoes, and sliced onion cooking in a honey garlic sauce. The crockpot is on a marble counter with a white cloth napkin off to the side.

Step Three: Thicken the Sauce

Once the cooking time is complete, make a slurry by whisking together the cornstarch and water. Pour the slurry into the crockpot and stir gently. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

An overhead shot of a crockpot with raw chicken breast, potatoes, and sliced onion cooking in a honey garlic sauce. The crockpot is on a marble counter with a white cloth napkin off to the side.

Step Four: Serve

Top the Honey Garlic Chicken with chopped scallions and serve warm on some rice - or with a side of rice.

Enjoy!

A close up of a fork with a bite of crockpot honey garlic chicken breast. There is a plate of crockpot honey garlic chicken in the background.

How to Store & Reheat Your Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

Any leftover chicken you end up with can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

As far as reheating it goes, I suggest microwaving it in 30-second increments until it reaches your desired temp or cooking it on the stovetop in a pan over medium-heat until it does the same.

Crockpot honey garlic chicken breast served on a ceramic plate with roasted potatoes. The plate is garnished with chopped spring onion.

FAQs About These Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

Can I use bone-in chicken for this recipe?

Yes, you can use bone-in chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks in this recipe. As long as you use around 2 pounds of meat, the cooking time will stay the same.

Can I add other vegetables to this dish?

Absolutely! Feel free to add carrots, bell peppers, or green beans to the crockpot for extra flavor and nutrition.

Crockpot honey garlic chicken breast served on a ceramic plate garnished with spring onion. The plate is on a marble counter with a plate of cooked white rice in the background.

My Final Thoughts

This crockpot honey garlic chicken breasts recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal with minimal effort.

The combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors is a hit with pretty much everyone who tries it - even the picky eaters.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy making and eating these chicken breasts as much as I/we do at our house.

Oh, and don’t forget to leave a comment below if you do end up trying it out. I'd love to hear how it turns out for you.

An overhead shot of crockpot honey garlic chicken breast served on a ceramic plate garnished with spring onion. The plate is on a marble counter with an additional plate of honey garlic chicken off to the side.

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Yield: 4 servings

Tender and Juicy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

Crockpot honey garlic chicken breast served on a ceramic plate garnished with spring onion. The plate is on a marble counter with an additional plate of crockpot honey garlic chicken off to the side.

This crockpot honey garlic chicken breasts recipe is a delightful and easy way to enjoy a flavorful, comforting meal. Tender chicken breasts, baby potatoes, and a rich honey garlic sauce come together to create a meal that's perfect for any night of the week. Plus, it's incredibly simple to prepare! Less than a handful of steps are all you have to follow to whip it up.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 small chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 lb baby potatoes
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 small scallion, chopped

Instructions

    1. Add the chicken breasts, baby potatoes, and sliced onions to the crockpot.

    2. In a separate bowl, combine the minced garlic, honey, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, mustard, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well mixed.

    3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and potatoes in the crockpot, ensuring everything is well coated.

    4. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.

    5. Once the cooking time is complete, make a slurry by whisking together the cornstarch and water.

    6. Pour the slurry into the crockpot and stir gently. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

    7. Top the Honey Garlic Chicken with chopped scallions and serve warm with rice.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 530Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1393mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 4gSugar: 35gProtein: 42g
© Brendan Cunningham
Cuisine: American / Category: Crockpot Chicken Recipes
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