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Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Vegetables

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A warm, flavorful, and effortless slow cooker recipe featuring juicy chicken thighs and tender vegetables glazed in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 cups baby potatoes, halved (Yukon Gold preferred)
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop the carrots into 2-inch chunks, halve the baby potatoes, and trim the green beans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, oregano, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Place the carrots and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the chicken thighs on top of the veggies.
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Do not stir.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, add the green beans to the slow cooker.
  7. Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce, then replace the lid and continue cooking.
  8. Before serving, check seasoning and adjust with salt or soy sauce if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before adding to help sauce stick better. Add green beans later to keep them crisp-tender. Stir in cornstarch slurry near the end to thicken sauce. Fresh garlic is essential for best flavor. Can substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce for gluten-free option. Chicken breasts can be used but cook faster and may dry out.

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Keywords: slow cooker, honey garlic chicken, easy dinner, comfort food, chicken thighs, vegetables, crockpot recipe

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