Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies
A comforting dish combining tender chicken thighs with a sticky honey garlic sauce and crisp vegetables, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs Thighs stay juicy during cooking.
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes and Serving
- Cooked rice for serving Optional.
- Sesame seeds for garnish Optional.
- Green onions for garnish Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs.
- Add the broccoli florets, sliced carrots, chopped red bell pepper, snap peas, and onion on top of the chicken.
- Gently stir to coat the vegetables in the sauce, ensuring everything is mixed well.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken inside the slow cooker using two forks and mix everything well to combine the flavors.
Serving
- Serve the honey garlic chicken and veggies over cooked rice, if desired.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
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Notes
For a thicker sauce, mix in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water) during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Allows for various vegetables based on preference.