Honey Ginger Shredded Chicken (slow cooker)
If you're looking for an easy, flavorful, & nourishing dinner that practically makes itself, this Crockpot Honey Ginger Chicken is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe! It's packed with bold, sweet-and-savory flavor thanks to raw honey, fresh ginger, and garlic — and made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. This shredded chicken recipe is so versatile & can be used in so many different ways!
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast or skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup liquid or coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes or 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, grates or finely diced
- 1 1/2 tbsp tapioca flour mixed with 1/4 orange juice
Assembling the bowls
- cooked rice
- steamed or baked broccoli
- pickled red onions or kimchi
- anything you want! (:
Instructions
- Add the chicken breast to the bottom of your slow cooker or crock pot.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the tapioca flour and orange juice (this helps eliminate any clumps). Then add the remaining ingredients, whisking well. Then pour this over the chicken. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is super tender and can be pulled apart with a fork. (I think it's better on high heat!)
- When it's finished, use two forks to shred the chicken into small pieces. Then stir everything well so the thicken soaks up all that saucy goodness. You can cook it on high for another 20 minutes or so if your chicken isn't absorbing all the sauce well! (this makes it even better!)
- Move to an air-tight container and place in the fridge. Reheat when ready to eat.