Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken
This Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken is sweet, spicy, and ultra tender. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, it’s a perfect make-ahead meal for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or on lettuce wraps for a bold, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup tamari or soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup sriracha
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp cornstarch optional
Instructions
- Whisk together tamari, honey, sriracha, and garlic.
- Add chicken to slow cooker and pour sauce on top.
- Cook on high for 1.5–2 hours or low for 3–5 hours.
- Shred chicken with forks and remove from cooker.
- Stir cornstarch into sauce to thicken (optional).
- Return chicken to sauce, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- See full steps with tips & photos →https://mischacrossing.com/slow-cooker-honey-sriracha-chicken/
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust sriracha to taste—start with ⅓ cup for a milder version.
- Serving Ideas: Great with jasmine rice, quinoa, steamed veggies, or in bao buns.
- Meal Prep: This dish stores well—refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Cornstarch-Free Option: Simply simmer sauce in a pan to reduce if you prefer not to use thickener.