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Forget takeout tonight! These slow cooker honey garlic chicken noodles combine tender chicken, bell peppers, and noodles with a sticky honey garlic sauce that has a sweet and spicy kick. Big flavor, little effort!
Why You’ll Be Hooked After One Bite
- Takeout Flavor Without the Takeout: Sweet honey, savory soy sauce, garlic, and a little sriracha come together for a sticky, flavor packed sauce that’s better than anything from a takeout box!
- Let the Slow Cooker Handle Dinner: Toss in your ingredients and let everything simmer while you go about your day. Just add noodles before serving!
- Noodles Worth Slurping: Tender chicken, colorful peppers, and soft lo mein noodles soak up every bit of that delicious sauce.
Ingredients for Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles
- Noodles: Lo mein noodles work great, but spaghetti or ramen noodles are easy swaps!
- Sriracha: Adds a little heat to the sauce. For a milder flavor, use ketchup instead. You can also try gochujang for a different spicy kick.
- Vegetables: Feel free to add more veggies! Snap peas, broccoli, and carrots are all delicious options.
- Chicken:Â Boneless, skinless thighs or chicken breast both work well. You can even swap the chicken for cubed pork!
- Honey: Adds a bit of sweetness to balance the heat.
How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles
Get your chopsticks ready because these crockpot honey garlic chicken noodles are too good to resist! Make it a full meal with air fryer broccoli and a side of crispy egg rolls.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs, red bell pepper, broth, honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, garlic, and ginger to the slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F. Break into pieces or shred with two forks.
- Thicken and Serve: Mix the cornstarch and cold water, then stir into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Meanwhile, cook and drain the noodles. Toss with the chicken and sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.
Must Have Tools for This Recipe
- Slow Cooker: A 5- to 6-quart slow cooker works best for cooking the chicken and sauce.
- Large Pot: Perfect for boiling the lo mein noodles before adding them to the slow cooker.
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Honey Garlic Chicken Lo Mein
Tender chicken, bell peppers, and noodles cook in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce for an easy slow cooker dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup honey
- â…“ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles
- sesame seeds for garnish
- green onions for garnish
Instructions
- To a 5-6 quart slow cooker, add 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs or breasts, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 cup chicken broth, ½ cup honey, ⅓ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons sriracha, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon minced ginger.
- Stir everything together, cover, and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches 165°F.
- Stir the chicken to break it into bite-sized pieces, or remove it and shred it with two forks before returning it to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Stir into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Meanwhile, cook 8 ounces lo mein noodles noodles according to the package directions. Drain well.
- Add the noodles to the slow cooker and toss to coat in the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired, and serve.
Notes
How to Store Leftovers
- In the Refrigerator:Â Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
- In the Freezer:Â Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Freezer Meal: Place all ingredients except the noodles in a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to make, dump the bag into the slow cooker and cook as directed.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1061mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 597IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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