Description
This Crock Pot Honey Soy Chicken recipe features tender, flavorful chicken breasts slow-cooked in a luscious sauce made with honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and butter. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal served over rice or potatoes, this recipe combines sweet, savory, and tangy elements with minimal prep.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 sprig rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce Base: Add the melted butter and all-purpose flour to the Crock Pot and whisk thoroughly to combine into a smooth base.
- Add Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts in the Crock Pot, then pour in the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the rosemary sprig if using.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the Crock Pot with its lid and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the Crock Pot using two forks and mix into the sauce. Serve the honey soy chicken over cooked rice or potatoes to enjoy.
Notes
- Nutrition values are approximate and will vary by ingredient brands.
- Ensure the chicken is tender before serving; if not, cook for an additional hour.
- Rosemary adds aroma but is optional.
- This recipe produces only a small amount of gravy; consider extra sides or thickening if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
