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Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken

A delightful and easy dish comprising chicken simmered in a sweet and sticky honey sauce, perfect for busy days and loved by all ages.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Casual
Keyword: Easy Chicken Recipe, Family Meal, Honey Chicken, Slow Cooker, Sticky Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken breast, diced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 0.25 cup light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 0.5 small onion, thinly sliced
  • Flour for coating Use as needed for coating the chicken
  • Butter for browning Use as needed for browning the chicken

Instructions

Preparation

  • Coat the diced chicken breast in flour for a nice texture. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, add the floured chicken, and brown for about 5-7 minutes. Add sliced onion and cook until softened.

Sauce Preparation

  • In a bowl, mix together honey, light soy sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.

Slow Cooker Assembly

  • Add the browned chicken and onion to the slow cooker, pour the sauce mixture over the top, and stir to coat the chicken well.

Cooking

  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to high. Cook for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Serving

  • Serve the sticky honey chicken hot over rice or quinoa with steamed vegetables on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

For extra nutrition, add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots in the slow cooker. Adjust sweetness with honey to your taste and add a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g
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