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Slow cooker honey garlic chicken with mixed vegetables in a cozy setting

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Vegetables

A cozy slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken thighs, vibrant vegetables, and a sweet-savory honey garlic glaze, perfect for gathering with loved ones.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Juicy and flavorful during slow cooking.
  • 16 ounces baby red potatoes, halved Holds up well in the cooker while absorbing sauce.
  • 16 ounces baby carrots
  • 16 ounces green beans, trimmed Add towards the end for texture.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves For garnish.
Sauce Ingredients
  • ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey Can substitute with maple syrup for variation.
  • ¼ cup ketchup Can replace with additional honey or tomato paste.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Adjust to taste for spiciness.
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, followed by the halved baby red potatoes and baby carrots.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Gently toss to meld the flavors together.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours. Baste the chicken with the sauce every hour if possible.
  2. About 30 minutes before the end of cooking time, add the trimmed green beans on top and let them steam in the slow cooker.
  3. For an exciting crisp, transfer the chicken thighs skin-side up to a baking sheet and broil for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken over the vegetables, generously spooning the sauce over everything, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients to elevate the dish's flavor. Adjust sweetness with more honey if desired, and customize heat with crushed red pepper flakes.