Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken
Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken is a delightful and effortless dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. This recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, zesty sauce, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Let your slow cooker do all the work while you enjoy the enticing aroma wafting through your kitchen. With customizable ingredients and simple prep, this dish is bound to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce (adjust for spice preference)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop the garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and chicken broth until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F), shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or alongside vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 613mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 73mg