SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN AND VEGGIES
This slow cooker honey garlic chicken and veggies recipe is an easy and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken is tender and infused with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, paired with a medley of vibrant vegetables.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup honey Adjust sweetness as per taste.
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced Red, yellow, or green.
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped For garnish.
- optional cooked rice or noodles For serving.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined. Set aside.
- Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the sliced carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli florets over the chicken.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken and veggies, ensuring everything is well coated. Drizzle sesame oil on top.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid, set it on low heat, and cook for 6 hours.
- Once cooking time is complete, carefully remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything to combine.
- Serve the dish over cooked rice or noodles if desired, and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability – zucchini, snap peas, or corn are great options!
To thicken the sauce, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, then stir in the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.