Description
Make dinner effortless with these Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken and Corn Bowls! Tender slow-cooked chicken is coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce and served over fluffy rice with sweet corn and fresh toppings. This easy crockpot meal is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep lunches, and family dinners. Packed with flavor, protein, and simple ingredients, these healthy chicken bowls are sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1 small onion, diced
Honey Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Thickening Slurry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For Serving
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Avocado slices
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Lightly coat the slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
- Add chicken to the bottom of the crockpot. Add corn kernels and diced onion around it.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and easy to shred.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return it to the crockpot.
- Mix cornstarch with water, stir into the crockpot, and cook for another 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Assemble bowls with cooked rice, then top with honey garlic chicken and vegetables.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, avocado, and fresh cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
Chicken thighs work best for extra juicy and tender results.
Fresh garlic and ginger give the sauce a richer, more authentic flavor.
Adjust sweetness or saltiness at the end to match your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5 Hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 430 calories
