Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Published: January 16, 2014Updated: November 13, 2019Author: Elyse Ellis
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

I love slow cooker recipes that I can just throw everything in in the morning, and let the slow cooker do the work! This chicken is so juicy and flavorful. Both my picky eaters devoured it and I am sure your family will too!

If you love easy slow cooker recipes, try our Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken!  Even our picky eaters love this recipe!

 

Serves: 6

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

5 minPrep Time

8 hrCook Time

8 hr, 5 Total Time

Save RecipeSave Recipe
Print Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (mine were frozen)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2/3 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon lime soda
  • 3 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
  2. Combine all other ingredients, except corn starch, in a bowl and pour over chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  4. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred in another bowl.
  5. Whisk corn starch in liquid in the slow cooker.
  6. Add shredded chicken back to the crock pot.
  7. Serve over rice.
  8. If desired, garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories

6 cal

Carbs

1 g

Protein

1 g
Click Here For Full Nutrition, Exchanges, and My Plate Info
7.8.1.2
227
https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/slow-cooker-garlic-brown-sugar-chicken-recipe/

Leave a Review!

We LOVE hearing from you! Submit your question or review here.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked*.

  1. Happy Valley Chow says:
    January 16, 2014
    Yummy that sounds delicious! Love a good crock pot recipe and this definitely sounds like a winner :) Happy Blogging! Happy Valley Chow
    Reply
  2. Kristin Q says:
    January 16, 2014
    Have you ever tried making this with chicken thighs, drumsticks or a whole chicken? Just wondering how it would work
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      January 17, 2014
      We have only used boneless chicken. Just makes it easier to shred after it's cooked.
      Reply
    • Debi says:
      January 18, 2014
      I made this yesterday with boneless skinless thighs, it was a little on the greased side. Next time I will use chicken breast. It was good and I could see where kids would love it, next time I'm going to throw in a few red pepper flakes.
      Reply
  3. Cheryl at Snaps of Ginger says:
    January 16, 2014
    Yum! I'm needing good crock-pot ecipes now that work is getting busier. ~Cheryl http://snaps-of-ginger.blogspot.com/
    Reply
  4. Tara says:
    January 19, 2014
    I'm sorry, but this did not taste good. It was too strong a flavour. And once I added the cornstarch, the chicken tasted chalky. The picture looks good and the ingredients were easy so I made it today... Very disappointed... Your site usually has great recipes.
    Reply
    • Renee says:
      June 13, 2016
      I totally agree! I was very disappointed!
      Reply
  5. Becky T says:
    January 20, 2014
    Is there a substitute for sprite? Was hoping to make this tomorrow and don't have any.
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      January 21, 2014
      You could use 7 up or any brand of lemon lime soda.
      Reply
      • Jill says:
        October 18, 2016
        Do you think i Could I use a can of Fresca citrus soda to sub for lemon lime??
        Reply
        • Cyd says:
          October 18, 2016
          I think that would work fine. :)
          Reply
  6. sandy says:
    January 26, 2014
    I just started a new job not long ago and I love it!! My problem is that i now work only 4 days a week but they are 9 - 91/2 hour days. Is it ok to leave something on low in the crockpot that long? my husband says not, but what do you girls think?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      January 28, 2014
      You can also get a crock pot with a timer. That might be something you could look into. :)
      Reply
    • Corinna says:
      September 23, 2014
      I have left the crock pot on for 2 days before (yes, on purpose) the key is to just make sure there is enough moisture to hold it throughout the days. So YES you can leave it on the crockpot for those hours...no need to buy a new crockpot ;) just gauge if you need to add more broth, .. Hope that helps. Making this right now for MY picky eaters..
      Reply
  7. sandy says:
    January 26, 2014
    I recently started a new job that I am gone from home for 9 - 9 1/2 hours a day. For chicken and other recipes that are done on low for 6-8 hours, would it be ok to leave it for 10 hours (includes driving time) love that I found your site. everything looks so good.
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      January 28, 2014
      Hi Sandy! You have a long day! It should be ok on low for about 10 hours. I would add a little more of the lemon lime soda so that it doesn't dry out. Just need to be sure you have enough liquid, but then you don't want it swimming. Best of luck with this.
      Reply
  8. Katie says:
    January 28, 2014
    I made this tonight and used boneless pork chops instead. Delicious! Thanks for always sharing amazing recipes.
    Reply
  9. Susan L. @ Full Happy Muffin and Mama says:
    March 22, 2014
    I made this recipe today to kick off my Spring Cleaning New Recipe Challenge on my blog. This is the first recipe that I've prepared in the Crock Pot that my husband has liked and said was okay to make again. I am also including the Monterey Chicken recipe that's posted on here, as well. Thank you for posting the first Crock Pot recipe that I've made that my husband has actually liked! http://fullhappybabyandmommy.wordpress.com/2014/03/22/the-spring-cleaning-new-recipe-challenge-crock-pot-honey-garlic-chicken/
    Reply
  10. Laura says:
    April 23, 2014
    Didn't like this recipe at all.. It was way to sweet... Would not make this again...
    Reply
  11. Marion says:
    April 24, 2014
    I made this tonight. The kids loved it. Hubby thought it was salty, but the only salt is in the soy sauce. It was sweet, but I liked it. I have added this to my recipe list. Oh, and I don't like to cook. Bake, yes. Cook, no.
    Reply
  12. Sam says:
    May 2, 2014
    Can you use apple cider vinegar instead of white?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      May 2, 2014
      You could but not sure how much that will alter the taste. We have only used white vinegar.
      Reply
  13. Erin says:
    May 5, 2014
    I have made a couple of recipes from your site and this did not disappoint. It was delicious and a hit with my tots! Thanks!
    Reply
  14. Laura says:
    May 13, 2014
    This was amazing! Can't wait to serve it!
    Reply
  15. Nicola says:
    May 21, 2014
    Hi, this is the second time I've tried this (or something similar). I've cooked it on low but after about 4 hours the chicken looks burnt on the outside and although still shreds, isn't shredding as well as some of the other chicken dishes I've tried. There's plenty of liquid but I just don't know what I'm doing wrong? Any ideas? Love your website, although I do wish it was converted for UK too!
    Reply
    • Natalie says:
      June 23, 2014
      Nicola, some crockpots cook faster than others. You could try a little less time.
      Reply
  16. Aud says:
    June 25, 2014
    I made this tonight and it was definitely good, but also very sweet- much sweeter than expected. Next time I might go for less brown sugar. I used chicken breast tenderloins and they fell apart so easily.
    Reply
  17. Julie says:
    July 21, 2014
    Would I be able to use garlic powder instead of minced garlic?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      July 21, 2014
      Sure, that will work just fine.
      Reply
  18. Ashley says:
    September 3, 2014
    I was hoping to make this tonight, is it ok to cook on high? Or will it burn?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      September 3, 2014
      You can cook it on high, but it won't take nearly as long. Just watch it closely.
      Reply
  19. Sandy says:
    September 7, 2014
    I made this for dinner tonight, it was very good. It was, however, too sweet for my personal taste and if make it again I will reduce the sugar.
    Reply
  20. Jennifer says:
    September 17, 2014
    I'm sorry - this was terrible. Way too sweet and tangy. I should have known this was way too much brown sugar and honey and garlic. It was completely overwhelming. I spent hours trying to save it, and I got it to edible, but we threw out what was left over. I didn't trust the recipe, but there were so many positive comments that I went against my better judgment. Really need to cut back on those ingredients, probably in half.
    Reply
  21. Francesca says:
    February 15, 2015
    I just made this for dinner and HOLY COW, IT WAS SO DELICIOUS! We have leftover chicken and are going to put on buns and have sandwiches for dinner tomorrow night- I can't wait. It was seriously so good and so easy!
    Reply
  22. Megan says:
    August 13, 2015
    My husband and I absolutely love this! We also added green bell peppers and mangos, we absolutely love the flavor! One of our favorite recipes!
    Reply
  23. Geri says:
    September 22, 2018
    I’ve made this several times and just love it. But my husband says it needs a little more of a kick. :) Any suggestions for making this a little on the spicy/sweet side?
    Reply
BuzzFeedElleGlamourHuffington PostParentingTaste of HomeToday Show