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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies recipe is a perfectly balanced, easy-to-make meal featuring tender bone-in chicken thighs cooked together with baby red potatoes, carrots, and green beans in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. The slow cooking method infuses the dish with rich, savory-sweet flavors, creating a comforting and hearty dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Optional broiling at the end crisps the chicken skin for added texture and presentation.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 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)

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper until well combined to make the flavorful honey garlic sauce.
  2. Assemble in slow cooker: Place the chicken thighs, halved baby red potatoes, and baby carrots into a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the ingredients, making sure everything is coated. Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
  3. Cook the dish: Cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. Every hour, carefully baste the chicken and vegetables with the cooking juices to keep them moist and flavorful.
  4. Add green beans: During the final 30 minutes of cooking, add the trimmed green beans into the slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking until the beans are tender but still crisp.
  5. Optional broiling for crispy skin: If desired, preheat your oven to broil. Transfer the chicken thighs onto a baking sheet, skin side up, and broil for 3 to 4 minutes or until the skin crisps up to your liking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
  6. Serve: Plate the chicken thighs along with the potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves for a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting slow cooker meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs with drumsticks or boneless thighs if preferred, though cooking times may vary.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
  • Using reduced sodium soy sauce helps limit salt content, but adjust to taste if needed.
  • To save time, you can prepare the sauce mixture ahead and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • This recipe works well to double if using a larger slow cooker.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/slow-cooker-honey-garlic-chicken-and-veggies-recipe/