Slow Cooker Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe
A delicious, easy-to-make slow cooker honey garlic butter chicken that’s packed with sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for meal prep and served best over rice with steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix honey, butter, garlic, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar in a slow cooker.
- Combine the dry rub ingredients and coat the chicken evenly.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker, covering with sauce. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Remove chicken and slice.
- Whisk water and cornstarch, add to slow cooker, and cook until thickened.
- Return chicken to the sauce, toss to coat, and serve with rice and green beans.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, sear the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Prefer a spicier kick? Increase the chili flakes or add a dash of sriracha.
- If you want a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes after adding the cornstarch mixture.
- This recipe is great for meal prep – store leftovers in portions for easy reheating.