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SLOW COOKER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN AND VEGGIES

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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes - 7 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights. Tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables bathed in a savory-sweet honey garlic sauce, all made with minimal effort in your slow cooker. Serve over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • Cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) – optional, for thickening
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish – optional

Instructions

  1. 1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. 3. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken.
  4. 4. Cook on low for 3-4 hours (chicken breasts) or 4-5 hours (chicken thighs).
  5. 5. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers to the slow cooker.
  6. 6. Pour remaining sauce over vegetables.
  7. 7. Cook on low for another 1-2 hours, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  8. 8. Remove chicken, shred or slice, and return to slow cooker or serve sauce over chicken.
  9. 9. Optional: Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry.
  10. 10. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

Allow cooked chicken and vegetables to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on stovetop, microwave, or oven until heated through. Add a splash of liquid if reheating on the stovetop.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5-7 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approx. 400
  • Sugar: Approx. 30g
  • Sodium: Approx. 800mg
  • Fat: Approx. 10g
  • Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
  • Fiber: Approx. 5g
  • Protein: Approx. 35g

From my kitchen to yours. Wishing you a delicious moment :-)

Find it online: https://www.flavorsbybetty.com/slow-cooker-honey-garlic-chicken-and-veggies-effortless-weeknight-dinner/