Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Recipe
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare a flavorful meal with tender chicken breasts and a medley of fresh vegetables cooked to perfection in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, this dish combines the natural sweetness of honey with the pungent kick of garlic and soy sauce, enriched by fresh ginger and colorful vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American Asian Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
Additional Ingredients
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker, ensuring they are spread evenly.
- Mix the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Coat the chicken: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece is coated thoroughly.
- Add vegetables: Add the chopped bell pepper, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and snap peas on top of the chicken. Gently stir to incorporate the vegetables with the sauce while keeping the chicken mostly at the bottom.
- Season: Season the entire mixture with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the low setting for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): About 30 minutes before serving, if you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker and continue cooking for the remaining time to let the sauce thicken.
- Shred the chicken: Before serving, shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks for easy serving and texture.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- You can substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonality, such as zucchini or green beans.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- If you don’t have cornstarch, you can thicken the sauce with arrowroot powder or flour mixed with water.
- Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles to complete the meal.
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