Description
This Honey Garlic Crockpot Chicken With Steamed Broccoli is a weeknight hero that combines juicy chicken with a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce. It’s a complete meal that’s easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Honey
- Garlic, freshly minced
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Fresh ginger, grated
- Cornstarch
- Broccoli, fresh florets
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season with a light sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Whisk the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced fresh garlic, grated fresh ginger, and rice vinegar. Whisk until well combined and the honey has dissolved.
- Load the Crockpot: Place the prepared chicken pieces evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-2.5 hours. The chicken should be tender and easily shredded.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional but Recommended): Remove the chicken from the crockpot. To thicken the sauce, turn the crockpot to HIGH, mix 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch with an equal amount of cold water to create a slurry, and whisk it into the sauce. Cook for another 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Shred or Serve Whole: Shred the chicken using two forks or leave it whole. Return the chicken to the crockpot and toss with the thickened sauce.
- Steam the Broccoli: Steam the broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water for about 3-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the honey garlic chicken, spoon extra sauce over it, and serve alongside the freshly steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Don't overcrowd the crockpot for even cooking. Adjust sweetness and spice to your liking, and steam the broccoli just before serving for the best texture.