Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles
A comforting meal featuring tender chicken cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served with noodles.
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup honey for sweetness
- 1/4 cup soy sauce for umami flavor
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce for sweetness and savoriness
- 4 cloves garlic, minced for aroma
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated for spice and warmth
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar for tanginess
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes optional, for heat
- 1 cup chicken broth for moisture
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water for thickening
Noodles and Garnish
- 300 g egg noodles, spaghetti, or choice of noodles, cooked for texture
- sliced green onions optional garnish
- sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and chili flakes until smooth.
- Place chicken in the crockpot and pour sauce over it, ensuring the chicken is well coated, followed by adding the chicken broth.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and set aside.
- To thicken the sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook on High until desired consistency.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, along with the cooked noodles, and mix until well combined.
Serving
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired before serving.
Notes
Optional: Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Adjust chili flakes for desired heat level.