Description
Crockpot chicken is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This dish transforms simple ingredients into tender, juicy chicken cooked to perfection in a savory sauce. Just set it and forget it, allowing the tantalizing aroma to fill your home while you enjoy your day. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this crockpot chicken recipe will become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 to 2 pounds)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, minced garlic, and ground ginger.
- Place seasoned chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Shred the chicken with two forks, drizzle some sauce on top, and serve over rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg