Low Acid Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

Chicken in a slow cooker. With honey and garlic vibes (but gentler, trust me). This Low Acid Slow Cooker Chicken is soft, sweet-ish, barely any heat — not gonna wreck your gut at 10pm. Hands-off, no thinking. Cozy. Budgetish.

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Ingredients Needed

1½ pounds chicken breast: skinless, boneless, non-irritating, does what it’s told.
½ cup coconut aminos: this replaces soy sauce — less acid, still salty-sweet.
½ cup honey: smooth, not sharp. chill sweetener.
1 tbsp olive oil: fat but friendly. stomach doesn’t yell.
1 tsp garlic-infused oil: gives garlic-y feel without the reflux punch.
1 tsp onion powder (optional): skip if your gut screams.
½ tsp black pepper: if spice triggers you, maybe just a pinch.

How To Make Low Acid Slow Cooker Chicken

Make the Sauce:
Grab a bowl. Dump in coconut aminos, honey, olive oil, garlic oil, onion powder, pepper. Whisk it like you mean it… or just swirl with a fork. It’s fine.

Dump it in:
Chicken goes into the slow cooker. Pour that sauce over like you’re coating it in a blanket. Lid on. Low heat.

Wait & Wander:
3 to 4 hours later, open lid. If chicken basically falls apart when you poke it — it’s ready. You can shred it or leave it chunky. No rules here.

Serve It Up:
Scoop it on rice. Or mashed potatoes. Maybe even toast if that’s all you’ve got. Drizzle leftover sauce on top. You earned it.

Recipe Tips

Coconut aminos = gentle swap for soy sauce, less acid.
Use garlic-infused oil, not fresh garlic (your belly will thank you).
Want it saucier? Double the sauce. Freeze half.
Skip the sesame seeds. They’re crunchy but not worth the risk.

How to Store & Reheat

Room Temperature: no more than 2 hours. seriously.
Fridge: up to 4 days. airtight container.
Freezer: up to 2 months. thaw in fridge, reheat low and slow.

Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)

Calories: 320
Sodium: 450 mg
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 10 g
Carbs: 25 g
Fibre: 0 g
Sugar: 24 g

FAQs

Is honey low acid?

Yup, especially in small amounts. Doesn’t usually bother reflux unless you’re chugging it.

Can I skip onion powder?

Totally. Not essential. Some tummies don’t love it anyway.

Why coconut aminos instead of soy sauce?

Less acid, less sodium, still flavorful. It’s the gentler cousin.

Can I make it with thighs?

Sure. Just trim the fat — more fat = heavier for reflux.

Can I add veggies?

Keep it bland. Maybe soft carrots or zucchini. Skip onions and tomatoes.