Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Embark on a culinary adventure with Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken, where every step is a celebration of flavors and textures. From the tantalizing honey garlic sauce to the perfectly cooked chicken and vegetables, this recipe promises a dining experience like no other.
Ingredients:
Ingredients | Quantity |
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Honey | 1/3 cup |
Garlic, minced | 1 tbsp |
Soy sauce, low sodium | 1/2 cup (see note) |
Ketchup | 1/4 cup |
Dried oregano | 1 tsp |
Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on | 2 pounds |
Baby red potatoes | 1 pound |
Carrots, peeled | 1 pound |
Onions, chopped | 1 cup |
Green beans, trimmed | 1 pound |
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional) | For serving |
Salt and pepper | To taste |
Cornstarch (Optional) | 2 tsp |
Water (Optional) | 3 tsp |
Instructions:
- Prepare Honey Garlic Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, and dried oregano.
- Assemble Chicken and Vegetables:
- Place chicken thighs, baby red potatoes, peeled carrots, and chopped onions in a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
- Pour Honey Garlic Sauce:
- Evenly pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cooking Time:
- Cover the slow cooker and seal the lid.
- Cook on a LOW setting for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-3 1/2 hours (see note).
- Add Green Beans and Optional Cornstarch Slurry:
- About 20 minutes before serving, add trimmed green beans to the slow cooker.
- Optionally, mix 2 tsp of cornstarch with 3 tsp of water to create a slurry. Add to the sauce for thickness.
- Continue Cooking:
- Re-seal the lid and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until green beans are tender, and the sauce is starting to thicken.
- Serve:
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken and vegetables to serving plates.
- Optionally, broil the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes to brown the skin.
- Drizzle Sauce and Garnish:
- Drizzle the sauce from the slow cooker on top of the chicken and vegetables.
- Garnish with optional minced parsley.