Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, water, garlic, and ginger. Pour over chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- Optional: Pour cooking liquid into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
- Return shredded chicken to the sauce or serve with sauce poured over.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey or sugar.
- Serve over steamed rice or with vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (use gluten-free soy sauce)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg