Ingredients
Gather these ingredients to create a dish that’s as easy as it is delicious:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
If you’re missing any of these, don’t worry! You can substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option or swap honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
Instructions
Follow these simple steps, and let the slow cooker do the magic:
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Pour this mixture over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker and stir well. Allow the sauce to thicken for about 10 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker, coating it with the thickened sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Cooking tip: If you prefer a more pronounced garlic flavor, feel free to add an extra clove or two. My abuela always said, “Garlic is the spice of life,” and I tend to agree!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International