Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken And Veggies Recipe
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies recipe combines tender chicken with a delicious honey garlic sauce and an array of colorful vegetables. It’s a simple, flavorful dish that cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker, making it perfect for busy days.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup soy sauce For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas) You can customize the mixed vegetables according to your preferences.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- to taste none salt
- to taste none pepper
- as needed none cooked rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well to create a marinade.
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour the honey garlic marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Add the mixed vegetables on top of the chicken and drizzle sesame oil over them. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours.
- Once the cooking time is up, check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should read at least 165°F (75°C).
- Serve the chicken and veggies over cooked rice if desired, and drizzle some of the sauce from the slow cooker over the top.
Notes
You can customize the mixed vegetables according to your preferences or what you have on hand.
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.