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Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

Savor the flavors of Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies, a comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Tender and juicy
  • 2 cups halved baby red potatoes Can substitute with Yukon Golds
  • 1 cup baby carrots Can be cut for quicker cooking
  • 1 cup fresh green beans Add during final cooking phase
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 0.5 cups reduced sodium soy sauce Base for umami flavor
  • 0.5 cups honey Star ingredient
  • 0.25 cups ketchup Provides tangy note
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Elevates flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil Herbal notes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Herbal notes
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes Adjust to spice preference
  • 1 pinch black pepper Rounds out flavor
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Enhances visual appeal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, and minced garlic until well combined. Add dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Layer the slow cooker with chicken thighs at the bottom. Add halved baby red potatoes and baby carrots on top of the chicken.
  3. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours, basting the chicken every hour.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in fresh green beans to preserve their crunch.
  6. For crispy skin, broil chicken for 3-4 minutes at the end of cooking.
  7. Serve the dish with remaining sauce drizzled on top and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Swap in seasonal vegetables for variety.

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