Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

195 min

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious crock pot meals. Succulent chicken and vegetables simmer in a mouthwatering honey garlic sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium (see note))
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes
  • 1 pound carrots (peeled)
  • 1 cup onions (chopped)
  • 1 pound green beans (trimmed)
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for serving optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 3 tsp water

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, oregano and ketchup.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots and onions to a 4-6 quart slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture evenly on top.

  4. 4

    Cover the slow cooker and seal the lid. Cook on a LOW setting for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-3 1/2 hours (see note).

  5. 5

    About 20 minutes before serving, add the green beans to the slow cooker and optional cornstarch slurry to the sauce.

  6. 6

    Re-seal the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes more until the green beans are tender and the sauce is starting to thicken.

  7. 7

    Remove the chicken and vegetables to serving plates using a slotted spoon. Optional: Broil the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes to brown the skin.

  8. 8

    Drizzle sauce on top of chicken and vegetables. Garnish with optional minced parsley.