Description
Succulent slow cooker honey garlic chicken noodles promise a flavor-packed journey through comfort and convenience. Savory sweet sauce mingles with tender chicken, creating a simple meal that welcomes you home with warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (170 grams) honey
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Noodles and Thickener:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) lo mein, ramen, or rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch + 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) water (for slurry)
Optional:
- 1 teaspoon sriracha for heat
Instructions
- Whisk together a vibrant elixir of honey, soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper in a mixing bowl to create a robust flavor foundation.
- Nestle chicken pieces into the slow cooker, then lavishly coat with the prepared sauce mixture.
- Allow the chicken to luxuriate in the slow cooker, simmering on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until it transforms into a tender, easily pulled protein.
- Extract the cooked chicken and methodically deconstruct it into succulent shreds using two forks.
- Introduce a cornstarch slurry to the remaining sauce, stirring continuously to develop a glossy, thickened consistency over 10-15 minutes.
- Simultaneously prepare noodles in a separate pot, cooking according to package guidance and draining thoroughly.
- Unite the delicate chicken shreds and silky sauce with the freshly cooked noodles, gently tossing to ensure comprehensive coating.
- Elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile by scattering chopped green onions, sprinkling toasted sesame seeds, and optionally drizzling sriracha for an extra kick of heat.
Notes
- Swap chicken thighs for a juicier, more tender result that won’t dry out during slow cooking.
- Create a gluten-free version by using tamari instead of soy sauce and ensuring hoisin sauce is gluten-free.
- Cut cooking time in half by using boneless, skinless chicken breasts which shred more quickly and absorb sauce faster.
- Transform into a meal prep dish by storing chicken and sauce separately from noodles to prevent soggy texture and maintain optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 694 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg