Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken And Veggies Recipe
This slow cooker honey garlic chicken and veggies recipe is a simple, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables, all cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a hassle-free meal!
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 lbs.
- 1 cup honey
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 piece bell pepper Chopped.
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots Sliced.
- 1 cup snap peas
- salt and pepper To taste.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Optional, for thickening sauce.
- 2 tablespoons water Optional, for thickening sauce.
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken, ensuring that each piece is coated.
- Add in the chopped bell pepper, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and snap peas. Stir gently to distribute the veggies throughout the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid, set to low heat, and cook for 6 hours.
- If you want a thicker sauce, about 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth, then add it to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and let it cook for the remaining time.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker with two forks and mix everything together.
- Serve hot over rice or quinoa and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
It pairs well with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.