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Amazing Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Made with tender chicken thighs in a thick honey garlic glaze, this crockpot recipe takes 15 minutes of prep before you head out in the morning. When you get back, your finger-lickin' good meal is ready to enjoy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Crock pot (6-quart)
  • Kitchen Tongs
  • Fat Separator
  • Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium (see note)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables

  • 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

Cornstarch Slurry - Optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, oregano and ketchup.
  • Add the chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots and onions to a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
  • Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture evenly on top.
  • 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).
  • About 20 minutes before serving, add the green beans to the slow cooker and optional cornstarch slurry to the sauce.
  • Re-seal the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes more until the green beans are tender and the sauce is starting to thicken.
  • 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.
  • Drizzle sauce on top of chicken and vegetables. Garnish with optional minced parsley.