This simple and delicious crockpot soy garlic chicken is sure to become your go-to dish whenever you are in need of a quick, nourishing meal. All it takes is five minutes in the morning to prep the ingredients and four hours later, dinner's ready for you.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
There's nothing quite like the smell of slow-cooked chicken wafting through the house. And when that chicken is cooked in a delicious soy garlic sauce, it's even better.
This crockpot soy garlic chicken recipe is easy to make and produces tender, flavorful chicken that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend gathering.
- Easy to make. Just dump all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do its magic.
- Versatile. You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, or even leftover rotisserie chicken.
- Customizable. You can adjust the amount of garlic, soy sauce, or honey to your liking.
- Perfect for any occasion. This slow cooker dinner is great for a weeknight meal, a potluck, or a holiday gathering.
- Kid-friendly. Kids love this meat because the soy garlic chicken is tender and the sauce is sweetened with honey.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Soy Honey Garlic Chicken Ingredients
- How to Make Crockpot Soy Garlic Chicken
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
- 📖 Recipe
- Food Safety
Soy Honey Garlic Chicken Ingredients
This recipe is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. All you need is boneless, skinless chicken thighs, soy sauce, garlic, honey, and a few other spices.
Tender chicken breast or chicken thighs slow cooked in in soy garlic sauce for 4-5 hours, until it's fall-apart tender. The sauce gets absorbed into the chicken, creating a rich and flavorful dish that everyone will love.
- Chicken - Skinless, boneless chicken breasts.
- Soy sauce - Low sodium variety.
- Honey
- Hoisin sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame oil - Toasted sesame oil.
- Garlic - Minced or grated.
- Green onions - Sliced diagonally, for garnish.
- Sesame seeds - Toasted sesame seeds to sprinkle as garnish.
- Salt - To taste.
- Black pepper - To taste.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Crockpot Soy Garlic Chicken
This recipe is also a great option for busy weeknights. Just throw everything in the slow cooker before you go to work and come home to a delicious, home-cooked meal.
And because it's made in the slow cooker, the chicken is so tender that it falls apart at the touch of a fork.
Add Chicken To The Crockpot
- Rinse the chicken, then add it to the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add Soy Garlic Sauce Ingredients
Once you add the sauce ingredients, it will make itself during the slow cooking process.
- Add the soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil to the crockpot.
- Grate the garlic and add it on top of the chicken. Stir to mix in.
Slow Cook In Soy Garlic Sauce
- Cook in the slow cooker on HIGH for 4 hours, or LOW for 7 hours.
Shred The Chicken Into The Sauce
- Break up the chicken with a hand held mixer, or shred with two forks, blending and mixing into the soy garlic sauce. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve with rice, and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
This soy garlic chicken is delicious served over rice, noodles, or quinoa. It can also be served as a main course with a side of vegetables. Some great option are:
- Asian Edamame Salad
- Fluffy Steamed White Rice
- Mint Cantaloupe Salad
- Instant Pot Quinoa
- Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
- Blueberry Kale Crunch Salad
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots
- Air Fryer Broccolini
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations when making this easy soy garlic chicken recipe.
- You can use any type of boneless, skinless chicken in this recipe.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making soy sauce chicken recipe in the slow cooker.
Storage and Reheating
- The chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and then cook it in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this easy soy garlic chicken recipe.
- For a richer flavor, use dark soy sauce.
- Add a splash of rice wine or Mirin to the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can easily use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, or even use a combination of the two.
Yes, this is a great recipe for meal prepping. Cool the cooked chicken and then store in portion sizes and either refrigerate or freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Yes, you can make this recipe in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the chicken for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through.
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📖 Recipe
Crockpot Soy Honey Garlic Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Soy sauce reduced sodium
- ½ cup Honey
- ¼ cup Hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 8 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 Green onions sliced
- 1½ teaspoon Sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Salt or to taste, less if using regular soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken, then add it to the bottom of the slow cooker.2 lb Chicken
- Add the soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil to the crockpot.1 cup Soy sauce, ½ cup Honey, ¼ cup Hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoon Rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- Grate the garlic and add it on top of the chicken. Stir to mix in.8 cloves Garlic
- Cook in the slow cooker on HIGH for 4 hours, or LOW for 7 hours.
- Break up the chicken with a hand held mixer, or shred with two forks, blending and mixing into the soy garlic sauce. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice, and enjoy!2 Green onions, 1½ teaspoon Sesame seeds, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark soy sauce.
- Add a splash of rice wine or Mirin to the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- You can also make this recipe in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the chicken for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through.
Nutrition
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
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