Slow cooker honey garlic chicken

Why this recipe is great for families

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is an ideal family meal, especially for households with kids. Its sweet and savory flavor profile, made with honey, soy sauce, and garlic, is mild and widely appealing to younger palates. The shredded chicken is tender and easy to eat, making it great for all ages. If served with rice and a veggie, it creates a balanced, nutritious plate. With minimal ingredients and a hands-off cooking method, it’s perfect for busy parents. It’s easy to scale and repurpose into other kid-friendly meals like sliders, wraps, or rice bowls.

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Instructions

• Layer the Chicken
  
  • Place 4 chicken breasts at the bottom of your crock pot or slow cooker.

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• Prepare the Marinade
  
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine soy sauce, water, apple cider vinegar and minced garlic. Whisk until the mixture is completely combined. The marinade will be thin.
  • Evenly pour the marinade over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.

• Cook
  
  • Set your slow cooker to cook on high for 3.5-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.

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• Shred the Chicken
  
  • Once done, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot or remove it and shred it separately.
  • Stir the shredded chicken back into the sauce for extra flavor.

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• Serve‍
  
  • Serve with rice and veggies.