Crockpot Lemon Honey Chicken: The Ultimate Slow Cooker Dinner
Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a zesty blend of honey, lemon, and garlic. A perfect balance of sweet and savory with a professional glossy glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and black pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the pot and set aside on a platter.
- Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the remaining liquid in the pot and simmer on high for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Pour the thickened glaze over the chicken and serve immediately.