Slow Cooker Sticky Honey Chicken
This slow cooker sticky honey chicken features a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for hands-off cooking. The minimally processed ingredients create a cozy, weeknight-friendly dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast, diced About 1.1 lb
- 1–2 tbsp butter for browning
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce Use low-sodium for less salt
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp minced garlic Fresh or jarred
- 1/2 small onion thinly sliced
Coating
- as needed Flour for coating (plain/all-purpose or rice flour for gluten-free)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the diced chicken dry.
- Toss in a shallow bowl with enough flour to coat lightly and shake off excess.
Browning
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the floured chicken in batches and brown briefly — about 1–2 minutes per side.
- In the last minute of browning, add the thinly sliced onion to the pan and cook until slightly softened and translucent.
Making the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, light soy sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic until smooth and combined.
Combining and Cooking
- Transfer the browned chicken and onions to the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to HIGH. Cook for 2–3 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and is fork-tender.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 15–20 minutes to reduce.
Serving
- Give the chicken a final stir to coat each piece with sauce.
- Serve over rice with steamed vegetables.
Notes
For gluten-free, use rice flour for coating and tamari for soy sauce. You can also customize the sauce; add chili flakes for heat or use maple syrup instead of honey.