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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

A simple yet delicious meal with tender chicken thighs, vibrant vegetables, and a sweet-savory sauce, perfect for busy days.

  • Total Time: 495 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 16 ounces baby red potatoes, halved
  • 16 ounces baby carrots
  • 16 ounces green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (for garnish)
  • ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
  2. Layer the Ingredients: In a 6-quart slow cooker, place the chicken thighs at the bottom. Add the halved baby red potatoes and the baby carrots on top.
  3. Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, tossing gently to coat them.
  4. Cooking Time: Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours.
  5. Adding Green Beans: About 30 minutes before cooking ends, stir in the trimmed green beans.
  6. Optional Crispy Skin: Broil the cooked chicken for 3-4 minutes for crispy skin, if desired.
  7. Serve: Once cooking time is complete, plate the chicken and veggies, spooning sauce over them and garnishing with parsley.

Notes

Use fresh vegetables and high-quality chicken for the best flavor. Customize vegetables according to preference.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, honey garlic, easy dinner, one pot meal