Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Turkey Breast

 

*Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Turkey Breast**:

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Ingredients:

* 2–3 lbs turkey breast (boneless, skinless)
* 1/4 cup honey
* 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup ketchup (optional for a tangy sweetness)
* 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
* 1 tsp dried thyme
* 1/2 tsp black pepper
* 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a little heat)
* 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
* 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening sauce)
* Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Sauce:**
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, vinegar, thyme, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

2. **Add to Slow Cooker:**
Place the turkey breast in the slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the turkey. Add the chicken broth.

3. **Cook:**
Cover and cook on **low for 4–5 hours** or **high for 2–3 hours**, until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender.

4. **Optional – Thicken the Sauce:**
If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the turkey and stir the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) into the liquid. Cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened.

5. **Serve:**
Slice the turkey breast, drizzle with the honey garlic sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley. Perfect with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies.

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If you want, I can also give you a **version where the turkey comes out super juicy with a sticky, caramelized honey garlic glaze**—it’s a slow cooker trick that makes it taste almost like it was roasted.

Do you want me to share that version too?