Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Recipe

Introduction

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies recipe is a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken thighs cook slowly with sweet and savory sauce, paired with hearty potatoes, carrots, and fresh green beans. It’s a simple, hands-off dish that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas.

Ingredients

• 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)
• 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

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Step 2: Place the chicken thighs, halved baby red potatoes, and baby carrots into a 6-quart slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours. If possible, baste the chicken every hour to keep it moist and flavorful.
5. Step 5: About 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the green beans to the slow cooker and continue cooking.
6. Step 6 (Optional): For crispier chicken skin, preheat your oven’s broiler. Transfer the chicken thighs, skin side up, to a baking sheet and broil for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp.
7. Step 7: Serve the chicken with the cooked vegetables, spoon sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Tips & Variations

• Use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer quicker cooking time; adjust slow cooker heat accordingly.
• Add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for more color and flavor.
• If you like a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and vegetables at the end and simmer the sauce on the stovetop to reduce.
• For a less sweet sauce, reduce the honey to ⅓ cup and balance with more soy sauce.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. The sauce may thicken when cooled; add a splash of water if needed during reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen vegetables instead of fresh?

Yes, you can use frozen vegetables, but add them closer to the end of cooking to avoid overcooking and mushy texture.

Is it necessary to baste the chicken during cooking?

Basting helps keep the chicken moist and enhances flavor, but it’s optional. The slow cooker environment generally keeps the chicken juicy even without basting.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies recipe features tender bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs cooked low and slow with baby red potatoes, carrots, and green beans in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. The dish is easy to prepare, requiring minimal hands-on time, making it perfect for busy weekdays or cozy weekends. The rich sauce balances savory, sweet, and a hint of spice, while fresh parsley adds a bright finish. For an optional crispy skin, finish under the broiler quickly before serving.

• Author: Amaya
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
• Total Time: 7 hours 45 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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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

• 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

Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the reduced sodium soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper until well combined and smooth.
2. Layer chicken and vegetables: Place the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the halved baby red potatoes and baby carrots evenly around and on top of the chicken.
3. Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Gently toss or press to ensure everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
4. Slow cook the dish: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the Low setting for 7 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours. If possible, baste the chicken with the sauce every hour to keep it moist and flavorful.
5. Add green beans: About 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the trimmed green beans into the slow cooker. Replace the lid and continue cooking to allow the beans to cook through but remain crisp-tender.
6. Optional crisping step: For crispier chicken skin, preheat your oven’s broiler. Carefully transfer the cooked chicken thighs, skin side up, to a baking sheet. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until the skin turns golden and crisp.
7. Serve: Plate the chicken thighs alongside the cooked potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Spoon extra sauce over the top and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a bright and fresh finish.

Notes

• You can substitute chicken drumsticks for thighs if preferred, but cooking times may vary slightly.
• To keep the sauce from becoming too salty, use reduced sodium soy sauce as specified.
• When adding the green beans late in the cooking process, ensure the slow cooker remains covered to maintain heat and steam.
• Be cautious when broiling the chicken to avoid burning; watch closely during the crisping step.
• Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• For a lower sugar option, reduce the amount of honey slightly or replace honey with a sugar substitute suitable for cooking.

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