SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN AND VEGGIES
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies is a flavorful and hearty meal that comes together effortlessly. The chicken simmers in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce while veggies add color and nutrition, making it a perfect family dinner.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pound mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Optional, for thickening sauce.
- Salt and pepper To taste
- Chopped green onions For garnish, optional.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, and ground ginger until well combined.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them in the slow cooker.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken, making sure it is evenly coated.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the slow cooker, distributing them around the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- If you’d like to thicken the sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry and stir it into the sauce. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce and vegetables.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the honey garlic mixture for a few hours before cooking. Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preference or what you have on hand. This dish can be served over rice or noodles for a heartier meal.