Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Recipe Easy Slow Cooker Dinner
Tender chicken, perfectly cooked veggies, and a sweet-savory sauce make this slow cooker recipe a comforting and effortless weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional garnishes: green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the chopped carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers on top.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and veggies.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker and let it cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or enjoy as-is.
Notes
[‘For gluten-free diets, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.’, ‘Add sturdier vegetables like carrots at the beginning and softer ones like broccoli halfway through for optimal texture.’, ‘Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 30
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Slow Cooker Dinner, Easy Weeknight Meal, Healthy Comfort Food, Family-Friendly Recipe