Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken And Veggies Recipe
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies recipe is a delightful dish combining tender chicken with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, complemented by fresh vegetables. It's easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup minced garlic (about 8 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and rice vinegar. Whisk them together until well blended.
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken, ensuring they are evenly covered.
- Add the mixed vegetables on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set it aside.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the slow cooker and stir it in well.
- Turn the slow cooker to high and let the sauce thicken for about 10-15 minutes.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the slow cooker, stirring everything together.
- Serve the honey garlic chicken and veggies over cooked rice if desired. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Feel free to customize the mixed vegetables based on your preferences or seasonal availability.
This dish can be prepared a day in advance. Simply store it in the refrigerator after cooking and reheat before serving.
If you prefer a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or sriracha to the honey garlic sauce.