Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe Crockpot High Protein

This high protein, easy slow cooker dinner recipe is one of those recipes that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. It’s Asian inspired cuisine is simple, comforting, and made with real ingredients you can feel good about. No bottled sauces, no mystery additives, and no standing over the stove after a long day.

The base is lean chicken breast, which already gives you a solid protein foundation. The sauce keeps things clean and balanced by using low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, a touch of natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup, and pantry staples like garlic, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste. You still get that sweet-savory flavor everyone loves, just without the sugar overload.

What really makes this recipe stand out is how well it works in the slow cooker. Everything gently cooks together, keeping the chicken tender and juicy while the flavors deepen. Thickening the sauce at the end keeps the texture just right, glossy and comforting without relying on heavy starches.

For an extra protein boost, unflavored collagen peptides can be stirred in at the end. They dissolve easily, don’t change the flavor, and add a little more nourishment to an already protein-rich meal.

This is the kind of dinner that works whether you’re focused on eating cleaner, supporting steady energy, or just need an easy, hands-off meal that still tastes homemade. Serve it with rice or cauliflower rice and a side of broccoli for a balanced, feel-good dinner that checks all the boxes.