HOT Honey Garlic Chicken | CHEAP & EASY 10 Minute Slow Cooker Meal Prep!

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories and has a similar sweetness.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in thighs are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more economical.

Add 3 lbs of fat trimmed chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs to the bottom of the slow cooker.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup hot honey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp sugar-free syrup, 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tbsp minced garlic.

If you want more kick, add 2 tbsp of chili sauce to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients together in the bowl.

Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.

If there doesn't appear to be enough liquid, add a bit more water.

Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.

Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, turn off the slow cooker.

Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks if desired.

For a thicker sauce, stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons of cornstarch depending on the amount of liquid, and let it cook on high for 20 to 30 minutes until thickened.

Serve the chicken as is, over rice, or with stir-fried vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

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