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Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Vegetables

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A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with hearty vegetables. Perfect for effortless weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 1/3 cup honey (113 g)
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 cups baby potatoes, halved (about 300 g)
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 1 medium onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and peel the carrots, slice into 1/2-inch rounds. Halve the baby potatoes and trim the green beans. Slice the onion into thin wedges.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Adjust honey or vinegar to taste.
  3. Layer the slow cooker: Place carrots, potatoes, green beans, and onions evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place them on top of the vegetables in a single layer.
  5. Pour the sauce: Drizzle the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables without stirring.
  6. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C) and vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  7. Check seasoning: About 30 minutes before serving, taste the sauce and adjust salt or pepper if needed. For thicker sauce, remove chicken and veggies and simmer sauce on stove until reduced.
  8. Serve: Spoon chicken and vegetables onto plates, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before adding sauce to help it stick and caramelize. Add green beans in the last hour if your slow cooker runs hot to prevent overcooking. Sauce can be thickened by simmering on stove after cooking. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: slow cooker, honey garlic chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal, one pot, chicken thighs, vegetables, comfort food

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