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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Turkey Breast

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Turkey Breast is a tender, deeply flavorful centerpiece coated in a rich honey, soy sauce, garlic, Dijon, and ginger sauce. The turkey cooks low and slow until incredibly tender while the cooking juices are transformed into a glossy sauce for spooning over every slice. With just 15 minutes of hands-on preparation, it's an effortless choice for Sunday suppers, holidays, and special weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 boneless turkey breast (4–6 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • medium mixing bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • meat thermometer Use to verify that the thickest part of the turkey reaches 165°F.

Method
 

  1. Place the boneless turkey breast in the slow cooker insert.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, ground ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the turkey breast, making sure it coats the top and sides.
  4. Pour the water or chicken broth around the base of the turkey.
  5. Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for 3–4 hours until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F at the thickest part.
  6. Carefully transfer the cooked turkey breast to a cutting board. Allow to rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until completely smooth. Stir the slurry into the cooking juices in the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to High and cook for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
  8. Slice the rested turkey breast and arrange on a serving platter. Spoon the warm honey garlic sauce generously over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce because the sauce concentrates during the long slow cook. Rest the turkey for the full 10–15 minutes before slicing so the juices redistribute throughout the meat. Whisk the cornstarch slurry completely smooth before adding it to the cooking juices, and always verify that the thickest part of the turkey reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.