Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken And Veggies Recipe
This delicious slow cooker recipe combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables all glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a hassle-free dinner that the whole family can enjoy.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 cutting board
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup green onions, chopped Garnish on top when serving.
- Salt and pepper To taste.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Place the boneless chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Add the broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and red bell pepper to the slow cooker, distributing them evenly around the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooking time is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions on top.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred, though thighs generally yield a more tender result.
Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or zucchini for extra color and nutrition.
This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.