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Honey Garlic Pulled Chicken Recipe

Picture tender, juicy shreds of chicken bathed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that perfectly balances sticky sweetness with a subtle kick of heat. This honey garlic pulled chicken is the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas and transforms ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary.

Honey garlic pulled chicken over a bowl of rice.

Why You’ll Love This Pulled Chicken Recipe

This honey garlic pulled chicken recipe combines convenience with incredible flavor. The slow cooking process ensures that every bite is infused with a perfect balance of honey’s natural sweetness and garlic’s aromatic depth.

The chicken becomes incredibly tender, practically falling apart with the touch of a fork. Best of all, most of the cooking time is hands-off, letting you focus on other tasks while your meal practically makes itself. It’s also incredibly versatile – the leftovers can be transformed into countless different meals throughout the week.

Honey garlic pulled chicken over a bowl of rice.

Perfect Pairings for Your Chicken

The beauty of this honey garlic pulled chicken lies in its versatility. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or quinoa to soak up all the delicious sauce. For a lighter option, create an Asian-inspired bowl with crunchy vegetables and brown rice. It makes incredible sandwiches when piled onto soft brioche buns with crispy coleslaw. For a low-carb alternative, serve it in lettuce wraps with julienned carrots and cucumbers, or over a bed of cauliflower rice. A side of steamed broccoli or green beans complements the sweet and savory flavors perfectly.

Ingredients Needed

  • 3 pounds chicken breasts
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
Ingredients needed to make honey garlic pulled chicken, including chicken breast and sauces.

How to Make Honey Garlic Pulled Chicken

Place the chicken breasts in a 5 quart (or larger) slow cooker.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, water, and minced garlic. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.

Cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fork tender.

Cooked chicken breast.

Use forks to shred the chicken, then serve it hot over rice.

Honey garlic pulled chicken shredded in a bowl.

A Real Crowd Pleaser

This honey garlic pulled chicken recipe is more than just a meal – it’s a solution to busy weeknight dinners and a crowd-pleaser for casual entertaining. Its perfect balance of sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors creates a dish that’s both comforting and exciting.

The versatility of the pulled chicken means you can enjoy it in multiple ways, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or family dinners. Once you try this recipe, you’ll understand why it deserves a permanent spot in your cooking repertoire.

Honey Garlic Pulled Chicken Recipe

Jane and Sonja
Honey garlic pulled chicken combines tender, juicy shreds of chicken bathed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken breasts
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in a 5 quart (or larger) slow cooker.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, water, and minced garlic. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fork tender.
  • Use forks to shred the chicken, then serve it hot over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 6Servings
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Honey garlic pulled chicken over a bowl of rice.

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