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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Slow Cooker Honey Crispy Chicken

    Published: Jul 9, 2020 · Modified: Apr 13, 2022 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Honey Crispy Chicken

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    When you love takeout but not the cost or questionable ingredients, then it's time to make your own even more delicious version at home! Slow Cooker Honey Crispy Chicken is easier than you think and so amazing!

    honey crispy chicken over white rice in a blue and white bowl

    Chinese food lovers unite! This recipe is so easy, and it's healthier than take-out! You'll know exactly what's in it. Plus *ahem* it's A LOT cheaper to make.

    While boneless, skinless chicken thighs are more flavorful, the extra fat in them will keep the chicken from staying crispy in the slow cooker. Best to use chicken breasts for this one.

    Your family will be so impressed by this dish. (Shhh! Don't tell them how easy it was to make!)

    The coating on this dish will be light and crispy, not thick breaded and deep fried like you would get at a Chinese restaurant.

    If there are leftovers (and that's a BIG "if"), store in airtight container in the fridge. For best results, serve immediately.

    If you like this recipe, give my Slow Cooker Crispy Orange Chicken a try!

    Ingredients You'll Need...

    • boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • cornstarch
    • canola oil
    • honey
    • minced garlic
    • chicken broth
    • soy sauce
    • rice vinegar
    • onion powder
    • salt
    • red pepper flakes

    How To Make Slow Cooker Honey Crispy Chicken...

    1. Place cut up chicken in bag with cornstarch and shake. Add a teaspoon or so of water as needed for the cornstarch to form a light batter on the chicken
    2. Heat a non-stick skillet and lightly coat with olive oil
    3. Place the chicken in the skilled and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned
    4. Turn over and cook for 2-3 minutes on opposite side
    5. Place chicken in crock
    6. Mix the remaining ingredients in bowl or measuring cup
    7. Pour over top of chicken
    8. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 until chicken is fully cooked

    honey crispy chicken in rectangle slow cooker

    Pro Tips...

    You can meal prep this dish. Just keep chopped chicken separate from sauce until ready to cook.

    If the cornstarch is not sticking to chicken like a batter and is too runny, you may need to add a little more of it. If the cornstarch still looks dry on chicken, add some water.

    Spice it up by adding more red pepper flakes!

    close up of honey crispy chicken from the slow cooker

    honey crispy chicken over white rice in a blue and white bowl with purple napkin and serving spoon

    Slow Cooker Honey Crispy Chicken

    Jennifer Draper
    When you love takeout but not the cost or questionable ingredients, then it's time to make your own even more delicious version at home! Slow Cooker Honey Crispy Chicken is easier than you think and so amazing!
    4.03 from 40 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 471 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size chunks
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 2-3 tablespoons canola oil
    • ½ cup honey
    • 1 clove minced garlic
    • ¼ cup chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • pinch red pepper flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Place cut up chicken in bag with cornstarch and shake. Add a teaspoon or so of water as needed for the cornstarch to form a light batter on the chicken
    • Heat a nonstick skillet and lightly coat with olive oil
    • Place the chicken in the skilled and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned
    • Turn over and cook for 2-3 minutes on opposite side
    • Place chicken in crock
    • Mix the remaining ingredients in bowl or measuring cup
    • Poor over top of chicken
    • Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 until chicken is fully cooked

    Notes

    • Meal Prep:  keep chicken and sauce separate until ready to use
    • Add extra red pepper flakes to spice it up
    • Add more cornstarch if need to thicken or won't stick to chicken

    Nutrition

    Calories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 49gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 666mgPotassium: 883mgSugar: 34gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1.1mg
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    Comments

    1. JZM says

      April 07, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      3 stars
      Sorry but this recipe doesn’t work for me. First time I tried the chicken was so over cooked after 5 hours on low it was chewy. Tried again this time on high for 2 hours.... it tasted better but in no way crispy and still seemed really over cooked. I then tried again using bigger chicken pieces and the same cooking time, but no better.
      The only one of your lovely recipes that haven’t worked in my slow cooker

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        April 12, 2021 at 7:07 am

        I'm sorry to hear it didn't work to your liking.

        Reply
    2. Abby Trammel says

      February 18, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      Hello! I’m excited to try this recipe, currently this is in the crockpot. Will the liquid that is in with the chicken harden/thicken after the 4-6 hours?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 04, 2021 at 9:24 am

        yes, it will thicken as it cooks

        Reply
    3. Claire says

      February 16, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      Hi, where can i buy canola oil?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 04, 2021 at 9:26 am

        any supermarket or grocery store will carry it

        Reply
    4. duffy dennis says

      January 19, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      I keep trying to brown chicken, but nothing happens. Is there a temp I should turn my stove on to?

      Reply
      • JZM says

        April 06, 2021 at 12:42 pm

        Just use a higher heat, and don’t move the chicken around much in the pan, leave it for a minute or 2 without stirring and it will start to brown. Also

        Reply
    5. Bobbie Matthews says

      December 09, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      I don't buy rice vinegar since this is the only recipe for which I would use it. Would it be all right to use a different vinegar?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 06, 2021 at 8:09 am

        you could try white wine or apple cider vinegar, but I would use a little less as they have a stronger flavor.

        Reply
    6. Catherine says

      July 09, 2020 at 9:11 am

      Flavor department very good, preparation for me nice and easy. I love cooking with my slow cooker so I enjoy using your recipes, grandchildren enjoyed the chicken with rice.

      Reply
    7. Wendy Barnes says

      November 06, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      Can I cook this recipe in an Instant Pot ? I am a newbie using an instant pot but I believe you must have at least 1 cup of liquid in the bottom of the pot.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 06, 2019 at 3:36 pm

        I haven't tried it, but I don't think this would work well because it would end up soggy.

        Reply
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