Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken And Veggies
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies is a delightful, hassle-free meal that combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables in a rich honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to set it up and let the slow cooker work its magic. Each bite brings a burst of flavor from the sweet and savory sauce, while the vibrant veggies add nutrition and texture. Enjoy it over rice, quinoa, or wrapped in lettuce for a versatile dining experience that will please both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger; mix well.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken to coat evenly.
- Add chopped bell pepper, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and snap peas; stir gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water about 30 minutes before serving and stir into the slow cooker.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg