Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken And Veggies
If you’re in search of a simple yet flavorful meal, look no further than this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Recipe. This dish combines succulent chicken with a medley of fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a delightful honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to prepare everything in just 15 minutes and then let the slow cooker do the work. The result is a tender, aromatic meal that fills your home with mouthwatering scents, making it irresistible for everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs.)
- 1 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup snap peas
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Add chopped bell pepper, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and snap peas; stir gently to distribute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water about 30 minutes before serving.
- Shred the chicken with forks before serving over rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg