Slow Cooker Honey Butter Chicken

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3–4 hours on HIGH or 6–7 hours on LOW
Calories: ~510 per serving

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs

• ½ cup honey

• 6 tbsp butter, melted

• 3 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Add ingredients to slow cooker:
   Place chicken in the slow cooker.
   In a bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, and all seasonings.
   Pour over the chicken.

2. Cook:
   Cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours until tender.

3. Thicken the sauce (optional):
   Remove chicken and shred or leave whole.
   Stir in cornstarch slurry and let the sauce thicken for 10 minutes on HIGH.

4. Combine:
   Add chicken back into the sauce and coat well.

5. Serve:
   Garnish with parsley.
   Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies.