Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken And Veggies Recipe
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies recipe is a simple and delicious dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with fresh vegetables, all coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish allows you to set it and forget it while you enjoy a nutritious meal.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 serving spoon
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) About 1.5 lbs total.
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup baby carrots About 8 ounces.
- 1 piece red bell pepper Sliced.
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger Freshly grated.
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- as needed cooked rice For serving, optional.
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the chicken thighs. Trim any excess fat and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic mixture over them, making sure they are well coated.
- Add the broccoli florets, baby carrots, and sliced red bell pepper to the slow cooker. Gently toss to combine with the chicken and sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Once done, shred the chicken with two forks while still in the slow cooker, mixing it with the vegetables and sauce.
- Serve the honey garlic chicken and veggies over cooked rice if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add any other vegetables you enjoy, such as snap peas or zucchini.
For a little extra kick, you can add red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving. Enjoy!