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Home » Main Dish » Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)

Published: Mar 2, 2020 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Packed with flavor, super easy, and healthy, this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is going to be your new favorite Crock-Pot meal! It's gluten-free, paleo, allergy-free, and doesn't have soy sauce, ketchup or sesame! Great for dinner, lunches, and a better way to meal prep boring chicken breasts!

slow cooker honey garlic chicken in white rice bowl with image text

Sweet, tangy, with just a hint of spice, this slow cooker honey garlic chicken is the best! The classic sticky honey sauce made healthier and allergy-free with no soy sauce, ketchup, or sesame! That means this Crock-Pot chicken is gluten-free, soy-free, sesame-free, and paleo! No refined sugar, besides some pure natural honey. A family-friendly meal that's great for dinner, lunches, and even works for meal-prepping and is freezer-friendly!

overhead view of half bowl of slow cooker honey garlic chicken

How to make the honey garlic sauce

What's in this sticky, sweet, tangy sauce? Only the good stuff you want and nothing that you don't!

  • Coconut Aminos (aka: you're allergy-free soy sauce!)
  • Pure Real Honey (aka: not the fake stuff with added corn syrup!)
  • Tomato Paste (aka: concentrated tomato goodness, not sugary ketchup!)
  • Minced Garlic
  • Onion Powder
  • Chili Paste (aka: gotta add a little spice, right?)

Since we're just tossing this sauce into the slow cooker, along with the chicken, no need to heat it separately. Just mix it all together in a bowl to prep!

bowl of shredded slow cooker honey garlic chicken

Chicken Breasts vs. Chicken Thighs

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I don't like chicken thighs. BUT, I won't stop you from using them in this recipe. If that's your thing, go for it. However, using chicken breasts is the way to go here. All the flavor you need comes from that killer sauce, so you don't need to worry about plain, bland chicken!

Shredded Chicken vs. Keeping it Whole

The beauty of cooking chicken breasts in the slow cooker is that the meat literally falls apart when done. It also lets you know it is done! Sure, you can scoop out the finished chicken breasts, serve whole, and spoon on extra sauce from the slow cooker. The better way to shred the chicken breasts (or thighs) with two forks right in the Crock-Pot and letting every inch of that chicken get immersed in the yummy honey garlic sauce!

finished bowl of shredded slow cooker honey garlic chicken

How to serve the honey garlic chicken

Dinner, lunch, sliders? The possibilities for serving this slow cooker chicken are endless!

  • Serve it over rice, quinoa, Asian rice noodles, even cauliflower rice
  • Make an Asian meal bowl with the shredded chicken and add tons of Asian veggies (add: broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, cauliflower, etc.)
  • Make a big 'ole chicken salad
  • Use the shredded chicken on gluten-free buns for sliders or sandwiches
  • Great make-ahead protein option to add to your weekly meal prep for lunches

Freezer-Friendly Storage

If you want to prep this chicken as a freezer meal, simply add the mixed sauce with the raw chicken into a large freezer storage bag. Freeze flat in the freezer. To defrost, take it out the night before and place it in the fridge. Then just pour it out into your slow cooker when you're ready to cook!

This Crock-Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is:

  • Gluten-Free
  • Grain-Free
  • Paleo
  • Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Corn-Free)
  • Oil-Free
  • Quick & Easy to prep and let cook!

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)

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Packed with flavor, super easy, and healthy, this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken is going to be your new favorite Crock-Pot meal! It's gluten-free, paleo, allergy-free, and doesn't have soy sauce, ketchup or sesame! Great for dinner, lunches, and a better way to meal prep boring chicken breasts!

  • Author: Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  • Prep Time: 3 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 Hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 3 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs of Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts (or Thighs)

Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • ¾ Cup Coconut Aminos*
  • ½ Cup Pure Raw Honey
  • 2 TB Tomato Paste
  • 1 TB Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Chili Paste (or more, to taste)
  • Chopped Scallions (optional, to serve)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the honey garlic sauce ingredients until combined.
  2. In a large 6-quart slow cooker, add the chicken first, then pour in the sauce to cover the chicken.
  3. Replace the lid and set the slow cooker to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours (I recommend low).
  4. When the chicken is done, shred the chicken in the sauce, using two forks, or remove and serve individually, using the extra sauce in the slow cooker to top the chicken.

Notes

*If you can't do coconut, but still need it gluten and soy-free, use this brand!

To Store: Allow the cooked chicken to cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave as needed.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving

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So good, so tangy, new favorite Crock-Pot chicken recipe? You be the judge!

More delicious slow cooker chicken recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Taco Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
  • Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

So tell me:

+ What would you serve this chicken with?

 

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Comments

  1. June

    June 11, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    Rebecca, this is a great recipe...easy and delicious!

    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      June 12, 2020 at 7:19 am

      So glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  2. Allyson

    March 11, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    The ingredient substitutions sound a lot healthier. It sounds yummy and I'll give a try ~ pinned.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 11, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Irene

    March 11, 2020 at 9:10 am

    It looks delicious, I think served over rice is a great option!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 11, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  4. Helen

    March 10, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    Wow, I think I'll be making this weekly!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      So happy you enjoyed!

      Reply
  5. Lauren Renee Sparks

    March 06, 2020 at 9:57 am

    Definitely going to try this. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 06, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  6. Kate

    March 06, 2020 at 7:08 am

    Oh wow! This looks so delicious. I love a good slow-cooker recipe and will definitely be making this one. Bookmarked

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 06, 2020 at 7:28 am

      Always so easy when you don't know what to make for dinner!

      Reply
  7. Meghan

    March 04, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    Omg, this would be so good in a bowl!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 05, 2020 at 7:39 am

      Perfect protein for an Asian style "burrito bowl"!

      Reply
  8. Shannon

    March 04, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    This looks like a yummy meal!! Love that it is gluten free!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 05, 2020 at 7:39 am

      Of course, enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Shelley

    March 03, 2020 at 10:06 am

    We bought a slow cooker a few months ago and have been OBSESSED with it! I'm going to save this recipe for next week - it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 03, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      Haha, about time! Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Dana

    March 03, 2020 at 9:59 am

    Looks like my kinda supper, I have a slow cooker so I will definitely give it a go x

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 03, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      An essential in every kitchen!

      Reply
  11. ANGELA Rollerson

    March 02, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    I haven’t tried but it looks good and something I would want to try with my husband

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 02, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      Add it to the meal plan then!

      Reply
  12. Jamie Edwards

    March 02, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    Yum! Can't wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 02, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Briana

    March 02, 2020 at 10:28 am

    Ooo, this sounds delicious and super easy to make! I love meal prepping on a Sunday for my lunches for the week so this seems like it would be a good choice. Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 02, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      It will be perfect to add to the rotations!

      Reply
  14. Meghan

    March 02, 2020 at 9:20 am

    I dI can tell how this meat is looking deliciously tender. No fighting with folk and knife trying to cut it lol.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 02, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      Sure.

      Reply
  15. Mindy

    March 02, 2020 at 8:47 am

    Yum, I need this in my life!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 02, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      Super easy make-ahead dinner!

      Reply

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