Description
Discover how to make this amazing slow cooker honey garlic chicken and veggies recipe that will wow your family with its delicious combination of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a sweet savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and weekend family meals, this healthy crockpot recipe is simple, nutritious, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup honey
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and apple cider vinegar to create the sauce.
- Place chicken breasts or thighs into the crockpot. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, add the mixed vegetables to the crockpot.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and vegetables, stir in dissolved cornstarch, and cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving. Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a wholesome meal.
Notes
- Can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for more flavor and moisture.
- Adjust soy sauce for lower sodium options.
- Thicken the sauce with cornstarch if desired.
- Use seasonal vegetables or customize the mix for variety.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or a splash of sesame oil for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg