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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken And Veggies Recipe

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies is a simple yet flavorful dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, paired with a colorful mix of vegetables. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, this dish comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker approximately 4-6 quarts
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred.
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables Such as bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Optional, for thickening sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon water Optional, for thickening sauce.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • cooked rice or noodles Optional for serving.

Instructions
 

  • Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sesame oil. Stir until well mixed.
  • Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Layer the mixed vegetables over the chicken and sauce.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. About 30 minutes before serving, stir this mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker and continue to cook.
  • Once done, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the honey garlic chicken and veggies over cooked rice or noodles if desired.

Notes

You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer.
Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on what you have available or your family’s preferences.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.