Ingredients
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Gather these simple ingredients, and you’ll have everything you need to create this heartwarming dish:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup soy sauce (use low-sodium for a healthier option)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for some heat)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
If you’re out of rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar works as a great substitute. And if fresh ginger isn’t available, ground ginger can be used in a pinch.
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix the water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir this slurry into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.
- Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, shred the chicken using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
This recipe is as easy as it gets, and trust me, the result is a dish that feels like a warm hug on a plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International