Honey Garlic Shredded Chicken
Shredded Chicken with honey and garlic is a healthier version of the popular Chinese dish. The chicken is baked instead of fried and then coated in a flavorful ginger, honey and garlic sauce. Enjoy over rice, or cauliflower or serve in lettuce wraps.
Be sure to check out this Shredded BBQ Chicken Crockpot Recipe too.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This chicken dish is a family favorite meal packed with flavor.
- It’s simple to make and can be on the table in 30 minutes.
- This is a protein packed meal that can easily be adjusted for low-carb followers by serving it with riced cauliflower or in lettuce wraps.
- Shredded chicken stretches into multiple meal plans and is easy on your budget.
Equipment Needed
This is a simple dish without the need to purchase any special equipment. You’ll want to gather the following items:
- 9″ x 13″ oven proof baking dish
- small mixing bowls
- small saucepan
Ingredients
This is a list of the ingredients that you need to make your grocery shopping easier. You can find the full list of the ingredients and amounts needed in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Chicken breasts – skinless
- Soy sauce – I use low sodium
- honey
- hoisin sauce – this is found in the Asian section of your grocery store.
- rice vinegar
- fresh ginger
- red chili flakes
- garlic cloves
- corn starch
- garnish – sesame seeds, chopped green onions or cilantro (optional)
How To Make Shredded Chicken in the Oven
This recipe is very simple. Follow these simple steps and you’ll have tender delicious shredded chicken in under 30 minutes.
Step 1 – Mix Sauce
In a small mixing bowl whisk together the soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red peppers.
Step 2 – Bake Chicken
Place the skinless chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the mixed sauce over the chicken and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 3 – Shred Chicken
Remove cooked chicken from baking dish (save the remaining liquid), and let the chicken cool for about 10 minutes. Take two forks and shred chicken. Set aside.
Step 4 – Prepare the Sauce
Whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water.
Put the liquid from the chicken in a small saucepan and bring to a slight boil over medium-high heat. Add cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Pour sauce over prepared shredded chicken and mix until all pieces are coated with the sauce.
What to Serve With Shredded Chicken
Enjoy with homemade sticky rice, cauliflower rice with a side of sugar snap peas. I also like to service this chicken in lettuce wraps or tortillas.
How to Store
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Any remaining chicken can be frozen for two months.
To reheat, Place in the oven at 350°F in an ovenproof baking dish. Add a little water to moisten the meat and cover with foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
Other Chicken Recipes To Try
Here are some of my favorite quick chicken recipes to try.
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast (without breading)
- Baked Chicken Taquitos
- Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
- Lemon Pepper Chicken
Honey Garlic Shredded Chicken
Equipment
- 9" x 13" baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 Large Chicken Breasts skinless
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl combine soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and chili flakes.
- Place chicken in a 9″ x 13″ baking pan and pour sauce on top. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
- Remove cooked chicken from pan and shred with two forks. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water making a slurry. Set aside.
- Put the liquid from the chicken in a small saucepan and bring to a slight boil over medium-high heat. Add cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened. Pour sauce over shredded chicken and mix until all pieces are coated with the sauce.
- Serve with rice and additional toppings (sesame seeds, chopped greed onions or cilantro).
Notes
- Chicken breasts are easiest to shred. I don’t recommend using skin-on and bone in chicken.
- Another way to shred the chicken is with your hands. Simply pull apart the chicken piece by piece.
- Use a hand mixer. Place the chicken in a deep bowl and place the mixer over the chicken and turn on. It’ll take just a minute to shred the chicken. This method also works using a stand mixer with the dough paddle.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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Adapted from Food.com, Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
What else other than rice would you serve it with/on. Do you think it would be good as a lettuce wrap?
Yum! I haven’t tried shredding chicken before but I have done it with slow cooked pork which is awesome.
I’m drooling over here! This chicken looks like a perfect dinner!
This was easy to make, which always gets bonus points with me, especially when it comes out so tasty!
Honey Garlic Shredded Chicken sounds delicious and right up my alley as far as ingredients!!
Thanks, Heidy!
I think you have another winner on your hands, the chicken sounds great.
Awww, that’s so nice, Karen! Fingers crossed 🙂
I’ve just made it and my husband was already picking at it while I was shredding it! It’s lovely!
So glad you and your husband approved of this chicken dish! Thank you for stopping by, Rachel!
You’re shredded BBQ chicken looks absolutely amazing. It’s definitely time to pull out my crock pot. Love this recipe
Thanks so much! I appreciate the nice comment. I’m glad you stopped by 🙂
This looks great, Sandra! I do love honey garlic chicken and shredding it is a great idea!
I think this would be great with moo shoo pancakes too!
OMG Sandra your Honey Garlic Shredded Chicken recipes sounds like the perfect change-up to my usual, plain ‘ol chicken breasts. I love that it’s so easy also. I will definitely give this a try and I’m almost sure that Grampy will enjoy it. Thanks so much for sharing.
I know you will enjoy this recipe. The flavors are so tasty together. Let me know Grampy’s verdict!
Looks like an amazing recipe! My daughter would love this, so we’ll have to make it!
Thank you! Let me know what your daughter thinks, Sheena!
This looks finger looking good! It looks amazing and love the sticky rice with it too.
This chicken does taste good with the sticky rice. The sauce soaks in it for extra flavor!
This sure is a quick, easy and healthy recipe. I always have hoisin sauce in my pantry, such a versatile sauce.
Hoisin sauce is a stock item in my house. I love that you can use it right out of the jar or add it to other spices for a different flavor.
I am completely in love with this dish! We love Asian flavors here, so I need to make this ASAP! Pinned for later
Thanks, Bobbi! This will become a favorite if you love Asian food!
I always have hoisin sauce on hand! I love the flavors in this dish, and you already know I’m a huge fan of that sticky rice. I made it again already! Don eats it all
I’m so glad Don loves that sticky rice! It goes with so many meals and so easy to make!
I think I’d switch it up and use thighs, but I know it would still be as delicious as your original. I used to be all about chicken breasts, but now I’m crazy for thighs,esp in the slow cooker. I can just imagine how wonderful that sauce is! YUM!
Chicken thighs is a great idea for this recipe! I think the next time I’ll use both!
Honey + Garlic. Two staple ingredients in my kitchen! I’ve got everything I need to make this, definitely adding to the menu!
I hope you enjoy this shredded chicken recipe as much as we do!! It’s a great mid-week meal!
Oh wow! This looks absolutely amazing! 🙂 We love making Asian dishes at home.
Thanks, Carrie! Asian and Mexican dishes are my family’s favorite meals!
This sounds delicious, I love asian style meals like this.
Asian inspired recipes are my favorite too. So quick to put together and everyone loves this one!
I love the fact that you don’t fry it! Looks delicious!
Thank you! Yes, frying the chicken is so not needed with all the flavor going on here.