Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

A tender and juicy slow-cooked chicken dish with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served with potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Perfect for a comforting, fuss-free meal!

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

✅ 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
✅ 1 lb baby potatoes, quartered
✅ 1 lb green beans, trimmed
✅ 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
✅ ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
✅ ¼ cup honey
✅ 3 cloves garlic, minced
✅ 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
✅ 2 tbsp olive oil
✅ 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
✅ 1 tsp smoked paprika
✅ ½ tsp black pepper
✅ ½ tsp salt
✅ ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
✅ 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening sauce)
✅ 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Slow Cooker

Lightly grease your slow cooker (crockpot) with oil.
Place quartered baby potatoes at the bottom.

2️⃣ Make the Honey Garlic Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.

3️⃣ Assemble & Cook

Add chicken breasts on top of the potatoes.
Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.

4️⃣ Add Vegetables

1 hour before serving, add green beans and carrots to the slow cooker.
Cover and continue cooking until the veggies are tender.

5️⃣ Thicken the Sauce (Optional)

Remove 1 cup of sauce from the slow cooker.
Stir in cornstarch + water mixture, then pour back and stir.

6️⃣ Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Enjoy with steamed rice or mashed potatoes!

Tips & Variations

✔️ Make it Spicier: Add extra chili flakes or sriracha.
✔️ More Protein? Swap chicken with salmon or tofu.
✔️ Extra Crunch: Add toasted sesame seeds or cashews.
✔️ Meal Prep Friendly: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving, Approximate)

Calories: 320-350
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Fat: 7g

Health Benefits

🍯 Honey for natural sweetness (boosts immunity!)
🥕 Carrots & Green Beans = Fiber & Vitamins
💪 High Protein & Low Fat = Perfect for weight loss
🧄 Garlic & Ginger = Anti-inflammatory & boosts digestion