Easy Dairy Free Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Freezer Meal Recipe!
Hey friends, it’s Julie from Our Beautiful Chaos. Today I’m sharing another easy dinner idea that has saved me on busy days Dairy-Free Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken.
As a mom of three boys and a mom navigating life with a child who has a dairy allergy, dinner can sometimes feel overwhelming. I used to think every dairy-free meal had to be complicated or require a bunch of special ingredients. But the truth is, it doesn’t have to be that way.
This honey garlic chicken is one of those meals that is simple, affordable, and family approved. It’s sweet, savory, and best of all you can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook while you handle the rest of the chaos of the day.
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it also works great as a freezer meal. On days when life is extra busy, I can just pull it out of the freezer, put it in the slow cooker, and dinner is basically done.
Ingredients
- 6 garlic cloves, diced or about 2 tablespoons jarred garlic
- ½ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos for a soy-free option
- ½ cup runny honey
- 4 large chicken breasts or 4–6 chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Gallon size freezer bag
- Slow cooker
Instructions
Freezer Meal Prep
Step 1.
Add the garlic, soy sauce, and honey directly into a gallon freezer bag.
Step 2.
Add the chicken breasts or thighs.
Step 3.
Seal the bag and gently mix everything together so the chicken is well coated.
Step 4.
Lay flat and freeze. This meal can be frozen immediately or cooked fresh.
To Cook
- Thaw the freezer meal in the fridge overnight.
- Add the contents of the bag to your slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 5–6 hours or LOW for 7–8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Serving Ideas
We love serving this honey garlic chicken with:
- White rice
- Steamed broccoli
It’s a simple, whole-foods dinner that everyone actually eats, which is always the goal around here.
It also makes the most fantastic leftovers for lunches – and check out this Quick and Easy Dairy-Free Leftover Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice Recipe from Far From The Farm that uses this exact chicken to recreate a takeout-style fried rice dish the whole family will love! Video below!
Storage Tip
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This reheats nicely and makes an easy lunch the next day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?!
- Naturally dairy free
- Perfect for freezer meal prep
- Slow cooker friendly
- Minimal ingredients and effort
- Family approved
Make This With The Kids!
My friend Mona from Far From The Farm came over one morning and we made this recipe together with my kids – who just love rolling their sleeves up and getting involved in the kitchen whenever we meal prep.
If you’re not cooking in the kitchen with your kids already give it a go – it’s never as messy as you fear and it’s a great opportunity to create ufn and teach life skills!
Here’s a glimpse of our morning making this recipe together!
Easy Dairy Free Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Freezer Meal Recipe!
Equipment
- cutting board
- knife
- Measuring cups and spoon
- Gallon size freezer bag
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 6 cloves of garlic diced, or about 2 tablespoons jar garlic
- ½ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos for a soy-free option
- ½ cup runny honey
- 4 large chicken breasts or 4–6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Instructions
Freezer Meal Prep
- Add the garlic, soy sauce, and honey directly into a gallon freezer bag.
- Add the chicken breasts or thighs.
- Seal the bag and gently mix until the chicken is well coated.
- Lay flat and freeze.
Cooking Instructions
- Thaw the freezer meal in the refrigerator overnight.Add the contents of the bag to the slow cooker.Cook on HIGH for 5–6 hours or LOW for 7–8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Thaw the freezer meal in the refrigerator overnight.
- Add the contents of the bag to the slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 5–6 hours or LOW for 7–8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Serve over white rice
- Add steamed broccoli or your favorite vegetable
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheats well and makes an easy next-day lunch.Related Recipes
- Check out all our Dairy-Free Recipes here!
What to Try Next?!
The Takeaway
This dairy free honey garlic slow cooker freezer meal is one of those recipes that just works. It’s simple, flexible, and perfect for busy seasons of life. Exactly the kind of meal we rely on here at Our Beautiful Chaos!
My whole family loved this recipe Julie thank you again for helping me learn how to make it today! We enjoyed the leftovers as fried rice too! https://farfromthefarm.com/leftover-chicken-teriyaki-fried-rice/ – Mona xoxo
Thanks for letting me know Mona – that friend rice sounds great!