Honey Garlic Chicken with Spaghetti
A delightful combination of honey garlic sauce and tender chicken served over spaghetti.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 0.75 cup honey
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles boiled and drained
- to taste scallions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Start by placing the cubed chicken, diced onion, and sliced red bell pepper into your slow cooker.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, and minced garlic until everything is well combined.
- Combine: Pour the delicious sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Give it a good stir to ensure everything is coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 15 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth, then stir this mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Add Spaghetti: Toss in the boiled and drained spaghetti, mixing well to combine everything.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by garnishing with scallions or sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy your meal!
Notes
For a little extra flavor, consider adding some steamed broccoli or snap peas to the slow cooker. If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.