Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

 

Hello! My name is Emily! Being a college student I’m always looking for recipes that are easy, but also healthy.  We all love those recipes we can throw together in a couple of minutes with things we already have, and this is that kind of recipe! I am always on the go between work and school so this recipe is perfect! It takes less than 10 minutes to throw everything together and put in the crock-pot! Then you leave it on low and when you get back from school or work its ready!

Taste

I personally love this recipe! The chicken is marinated just right for that perfect taste and tenderness! This recipe taste even better when you add fresh veggies or put it over some rice!

Ease of Preparation

This recipe is super easy to throw together and put in the crock-pot. The only down fall to this recipe is that it must cook on low for four hours. (So waiting to eat it is the hard part!)

Ingredients

·         2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks

·         3 garlic cloves, minced

·         3/4 tsp. dried basil

·         1/3 cup soy sauce

·         1/3 cup ketchup

·         1/4 cup honey

·         Pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

1.     Whisk together the garlic, basil, soy sauce, ketchup, and honey.

2.     Add the chicken to the crockpot.

3.     Pour the sauce over and mix everything together.

4.     Cook on low for 4 hours. If at any point the chicken seems to be drying out (some chicken contains more liquid than others), then add a bit of chicken broth.

5.     For crispy outside, spread onto a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes.

Nutritional Facts

Servings: 8 servings

Serving size: about 2/3 cup

Calories: 177

Fat: 3g

Carbohydrates: 16.6g

Fiber: .2g

Protein: 24.6g

Benefits

There are many health benefits to eating chicken first is it is a great source of protein and low in fat. It is vital to get enough protein in your diet to help with muscle growth and development. Chicken is high in an amino acid called tryptophan, which works as a natural anti-depressant. If  you eat some fresh vegetable this adds a great source of nutrients for example potassium which helps to maintain healthy blood pressure. Its also a great source of folic acid, fiber, and vitamins A, E and C.

What Else to Eat

There is also a variety of different serving possibilities- you can add some fresh veggies, serve it over rice, toss it in a salad, or stick it into a sandwich!