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Crockpot Chicken

Savory Crockpot Chicken That Melts in Your Mouth

Delicious Crockpot Chicken with honey-soy sauce and aromatic spices, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Thaw if frozen
  • 1 large Onion, sliced Adds sweetness and moisture
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Provides depth
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Keeps chicken moist
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard For tang
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Adds smokiness
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Can replace with basil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper For seasoning
For Searing
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing chicken
For Thickening the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Water For slurry
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped Adds freshness

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side.
  3. Layer sliced onion and minced garlic in the crockpot.
  4. Place the seared chicken on top of the onions and garlic.
  5. Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, mustard, and thyme, then pour over the chicken.
  6. Cover and slow cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Remove chicken and keep warm, then prepare the sauce.
  8. Mix cornstarch with water and add to the remaining liquid in the crockpot to thicken.
  9. Return chicken to the crockpot or serve on a platter with thickened sauce poured over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and can be frozen for later use. Adjust cooking time based on your crockpot's performance.

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