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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 with baby red potatoes, carrots, and green beans in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a hands-off, comforting meal, this dish slow cooks to perfection, melding flavors while keeping the chicken juicy and flavorful. A quick broil at the end crisps the skin beautifully for added texture.

Ingredients

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)

Honey Garlic 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. Make the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful honey garlic sauce.
  2. Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Place the chicken thighs, halved baby red potatoes, and baby carrots into a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the ingredients, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  3. Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Every hour, baste the chicken with the sauce to keep it moist and flavorful for best results.
  4. Add green beans: About 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the trimmed green beans to the slow cooker. This timing ensures the beans cook until tender but remain vibrant and not mushy.
  5. Optional broil for crispy skin: If desired, preheat your oven’s broiler. Carefully transfer the chicken thighs, skin side up, onto a baking sheet and broil for 3-4 minutes until the skin crisps up beautifully. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  6. Serve and garnish: Serve the honey garlic chicken immediately with the cooked potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves for a fresh, colorful finish.

Notes

  • Basting every hour during slow cooking helps keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Adding green beans towards the end prevents them from overcooking and losing their bright color and texture.
  • The broiling step is optional but highly recommended for crispy chicken skin.
  • You can adjust the crushed red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.
  • Using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs adds moisture and flavor compared to boneless or skinless options.

Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/slow-cooker-honey-garlic-chicken-and-veggies-recipe/