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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

A delicious one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and vegetables in a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5–2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs Thighs are more forgiving.
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved Or 3 medium potatoes, chopped.
  • 3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets or green beans Add in the last 20–30 minutes.
For the Sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce Or tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste Adds depth.
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil Optional.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1–2 tbsp cornstarch Optional, for thickening.
  • 2 tbsp cold water Optional, for thickening.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sesame oil (if using), minced garlic, and pepper to make the sauce.
  2. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken pieces. Optionally, brown them in a skillet for 1–2 minutes per side for deeper flavor, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Put baby potatoes, carrots, and sliced onion in the slow cooker base. Place chicken on top.
  4. Evenly pour the honey-garlic mixture over the chicken and veggies.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  2. About 20–30 minutes before serving, stir in broccoli or green beans. Recover and continue cooking until tender-crisp.
  3. Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving dish. To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry, stir into the slow cooker liquid, and cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes or until sauce thickens. Pour over chicken.
  4. Serve hot.

Notes

For a glossy finish, briefly broil the plated chicken after brushing with extra sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.