Description
Discover the ultimate Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies recipe that combines tender, flavorful chicken with an explosion of sweet and savory garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow cooker dish ensures a delightful meal without the fuss, making healthy crockpot recipes accessible and delicious for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (for slurry, optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place them at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Whisk together until smooth. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Top the chicken with baby carrots, broccoli florets, and red bell pepper slices. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and veggies from the crockpot. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the sauce and cook on high for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Shred or serve the chicken whole, spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a crispier chicken exterior, sear the chicken breasts in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side before adding to the crockpot.
- Adjust cooking time when using chicken thighs, approximately 7 hours on low.
- This dish can be customized with additional ginger, chili flakes, or a splash of orange juice for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg