Step 1

Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic and lime juice in a medium bowl until well combined.

Step 2

Add the chicken to a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour over about 3/4 of the honey garlic sauce and toss to coat. Set the remaining honey garlic sauce aside while the chicken cooks.

Step 3

Cover and cook on high for 2-4 hours or low for 4-6, or until the chicken is cooked through and very tender.

Step 4

Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let it cool slightly, then shred it with two forks.

Step 5

If you wish to thicken the sauce, carefully remove 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid to a medium bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch, then add back to the slow cooker along with the remaining honey garlic sauce, whisking to combine.

Step 6

Cover and cook the sauce only on high for 15-30 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

Step 7

Add back the chicken and stir to combine and allow to warm back through. Serve with green onion and hot sauce, if desired.