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A bowl of white rice topped with shredded chicken, sliced cucumbers, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Slow Cooker Honey Butter Chicken

Tender shredded chicken thighs slow cooked in a sweet and savory honey, soy, garlic, and butter sauce, served over rice.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Herman Chan

Ingredients 

Honey Butter Chicken

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2.5 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small cubes

For Serving

  • Cooked white rice
  • Vegetables of choice
  • Chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
    ½ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup honey, 5 cloves garlic, ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • In the slow cooker, arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer and season with the onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, then scatter the cubed butter on top.
    2.5 pounds chicken thighs, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 5 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • With the lid on, cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it with forks or your hands (wait for it to cool down if using your hands). Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and scoop the desired amount of the remaining liquid from the slow cooker over the chicken. I used about 70% of the liquid and kept the rest for serving later.
  • Serve the chicken over cooked white rice with your vegetable of choice and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. This makes multiple servings, so it's great for meal prep.
    Cooked white rice, Vegetables of choice, Chopped green onions, Sesame seeds

Notes

Chef's Tips
  • Boneless and skinless chicken thighs are best for this recipe because they come out tender but you can use chicken breast as well. Keep an eye on the chicken if using breast to ensure it doesn't dry out.
  • Spread the chicken out in a single layer so it cooks evenly and you don't end up with some pieces tender and others still tough.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the shredded chicken and let it absorb the juices, which ensures the chicken is moist.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 1641mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 387IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg