Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies is the ultimate comfort meal that combines tender chicken thighs with vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a rich honey garlic sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, requiring minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. Simply toss everything into your slow cooker and let it do the work, leaving you free to enjoy your day. With its sweet and savory notes, this dish is sure to please the entire family, making it a go-to favorite for gatherings and cozy dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 16 ounces baby red potatoes, halved
- 16 ounces baby carrots
- 16 ounces green beans, trimmed
- 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
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Place chicken thighs and halved baby red potatoes and carrots into a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the sauce over and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours. Baste the chicken every hour if possible.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the trimmed green beans to keep them crisp.
- For crispy skin (optional), broil chicken on a baking sheet for 3-4 minutes until golden brown before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg