This easy slow cooker honey garlic chicken recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
This easy slow cooker honey garlic chicken recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- Honey Garlic Sauce:
- /3 c honey
- tablespoon garlic minced
- /2 c soy sauce low sodium see note
- /4 c ketchup
- teaspoon dried oregano
- Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables:
- lbs chicken thighs bone-in skin-on
- lb baby red potatoes
- lb carrots peeled
- c onions chopped
- lb green beans trimmed
- Fresh parsley chopped for serving optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cornstarch Slurry : Optional
- teaspoon cornstarch
- teaspoon water
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add in the garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and oregano. Whisk until well combined.
- In a 4-6-quart slow cooker, add in the chicken thighs, onions, and carrots.
- Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the chicken and veggies.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook for 3 ½ hours on high heat and 6 to 8 hours on low heat.
- 20 minutes before cooking time ends, add in the green beans and cornstarch into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the sauce is thick and the green beans are soft.
- Remove the chicken and veggies from the slow cooker. Place them on a serving plate.
- You can broil for 2 minutes the chicken thighs for more brown skin.
- Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and veggies.
- Sprinkle minced parsley on top of each serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking slow cooker honey garlic chicken.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.