Crock-Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Try this Crock-Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Crock-Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 220.243799643354 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 6.36024815791771 g
- Fiber 46.1819983217512 g
- Protein 77.8224897805055 g
- Saturated Fat 0.838689744333958 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (3156g)
- Sodium 1009.75031844546 mg
- Sugar 174.061801321603 g
- Trans Fat 2.89981944424525 g
- Calories 1040 calories
Step-by-step
- Place Chicken in Crock-Pot.
- Mix spices, soy sauce, ketchup, bbq sauce, and honey. Pour over chicken.
- Cook on low 6 hours.
- I split the leg quarters but you don't have to.
- ***If freezing, place all ingredients in gallon-sized freezer bag. Thaw overnight & dump into Crock-Pot, cook on low 6 hours.***
Dark amber rendered sauce coats tender poultry pieces with a sticky, savory glaze scented heavily with pungent aromatics and sweet floral notes. Slow cooking breaks down connective tissue over several hours, leaving meat that easily shreds off the bone. This texture makes the dish uniquely suited for repurposing after the initial meal.
Maximizing Leftovers and Dietary Swaps
Refrigerate cooked chicken within two hours in a shallow, airtight container to maintain food safety. Stored properly, the meat stays fresh for up to four days. Pull the chilled meat from the bone before reheating to ensure even warmth throughout. Microwaving on medium power for ninety seconds prevents the lean drumsticks from toughening. Alternatively, toss shredded pieces into a hot skillet with two tablespoons of water until steaming. For dietary adaptations, swap standard soy sauce for tamari to remove gluten, or substitute agave nectar for honey if dietary needs require it. Ensure the alternative sweetener matches the original volume of one-third cup to preserve the proper viscosity.
- Shred the meat immediately after cooking while warm to absorb extra pan juices.
- Keep excess sauce separate in a sealed jar for brushing onto grains or roasted vegetables.
- Discard any portions left at room temperature longer than two hours.
