Slow Cooker Sweet and Tangy Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Slow Cooker Sweet and Tangy Chicken, a melt-in-your-mouth dish that combines bold, balanced flavors for a family-friendly meal. Juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked to tender perfection in a rich, tangy sauce made with barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, and a touch of apple cider vinegar. Infused with the warm aroma of garlic and black pepper, this dish offers an irresistibly savory-sweet combination that's sure to please every palate. The final touch? A glossy, thickened sauce, achieved by a quick cornstarch slurry, making every bite irresistibly coated in flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep and the magic of a slow cooker, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite vegetables for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal that's as easy as it is delicious. Don't forget the optional fresh parsley garnish for a pop of color and freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and ground black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring the pieces are well-coated.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Once cooking is complete, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
To thicken the sauce in the slow cooker, mix the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker.
Turn the slow cooker to HIGH and let the sauce cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Return the chicken to the slow cooker, spoon the thickened sauce over the chicken, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to reheat and absorb the flavors.
Serve the sweet and tangy chicken with your favorite side dishes (such as rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables) and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 27.1 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 5633 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.5 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.7 g | ||
| Protein | 225.1 g | 450% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2812 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
