This slow cooker chicken recipe tastes like takeaway - but it's packed with protein
Craving comfort food without the takeaway guilt? This slow cooker honey garlic chicken noodles recipe delivers all the sticky, savoury flavours you love, but with plenty of protein and simple ingredients.
It's an easy family dinner that practically cooks itself and is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep or when you want a healthy dinner with minimal effort.
If you're searching for healthy slow cooker recipes, high-protein chicken dinners or easy noodle recipes, this one ticks every box.
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Slow cooker honey garlic chicken noodles
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients
- 500g chicken thighs
- 4 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 3 tbsp sriracha
- 100ml chicken stock
- 200g soba noodles, cooked
- 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp water
- Spring onion, to serve
Method
- Add the chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, sriracha and chicken stock to your slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 4–5 hours or low for 7–8 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Stir the chicken and gently shred it with a spoon. Add the cornflour slurry if you'd like a thicker sauce.
- Stir through the cooked soba noodles and spring onion. Allow everything to warm through for a few minutes.
- Divide between serving bowls and enjoy.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fat: 15g
- Fibre: 2g
Why this healthy slow cooker recipe is good for you
Chicken thighs provide satisfying protein
Chicken thighs are rich in high-quality protein, helping support muscle maintenance, recovery and fullness after meals. They also contain iron and B vitamins, which play an important role in energy production.
Garlic and ginger add more than flavour
Garlic and ginger don't just create delicious flavour — they also contain plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may support overall health.
Sriracha brings a metabolism boost
The capsaicin found in chilli may help support metabolism and has been studied for its potential pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.
Soba noodles offer extra nutrients
Made from buckwheat flour, soba noodles contain fibre, protein and B vitamins. They can be a more nutritious alternative to traditional noodles while still delivering that comforting noodle texture we all love.
Honey adds natural sweetness
Honey contains naturally occurring antioxidants and provides the perfect balance to the savoury soy and spicy sriracha flavours.
The perfect healthy fakeaway dinner
When you're trying to eat well, the last thing you want is bland food. This slow cooker honey garlic chicken noodles recipe proves healthy dinners can still be rich, comforting and packed with flavour. With 30 grams of protein per serve and minimal prep time, it's the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
Whether you're feeding the family, meal prepping for the week or simply craving a healthier alternative to takeaway, this easy slow cooker dinner deserves a spot on your menu.
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