Description
Make this easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies recipe for a comforting, flavorful dinner the whole family will love. Tender chicken thighs, baby potatoes, carrots, and green beans cook slowly in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce until perfectly delicious.
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 the sauce:
- 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. You can make this sauce the night before and store it in the fridge.
2. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the halved baby potatoes and carrots on top.
3. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and veggies, coating everything well. Stir gently for even flavor distribution.
4. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. If possible, baste the chicken with sauce occasionally for extra flavor.
5. Add the green beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking so they stay tender but not mushy.
6. (Optional) For crispier skin, transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a baking sheet and broil for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
7. Transfer chicken and vegetables to a serving platter, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Arrange chicken skin-side up for even cooking and better browning.
Do not overcrowd the slow cooker, or the sauce may not coat evenly.
Add a splash of chicken broth if needed to thin the sauce.
Sprinkle sesame seeds or fresh parsley for a restaurant-style finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on low)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 860
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 140