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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken with Rice

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A simple, 4-ingredient slow cooker dinner that’s sweet, savory, and incredibly tender. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a delicious meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for thickening)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups white rice (jasmine or basmati)
  • 3 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for fluffier rice)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Sliced green onions (for garnish, optional)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. If you have time, let them sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. (Optional but recommended.)
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and minced garlic. Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste.
  4. Place the seared (or raw) chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the top, ensuring every piece is coated.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5-2 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily.
  6. Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks on a cutting board.
  7. Make the cornstarch slurry: mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Pour into the remaining sauce in the crockpot, stir, and cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to coat evenly. Switch to WARM until ready to serve.
  9. About 20 minutes before serving, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, bring 3 cups water (or broth) and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in butter if using.
  10. Serve the chicken over rice, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro if desired.

Notes

For best results, sear the chicken before slow cooking. Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness. Double the sauce if you love extra. Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts. For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

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