Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
A hands-off recipe that combines tender chicken, honey, soy sauce, and root vegetables, all cooked in a slow cooker for a comforting meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb red potatoes, halved small to medium
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce Use low-sodium if watching salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6–7 quart slow cooker.
- Add the halved red potatoes and baby carrots around and on top of the chicken.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, add the trimmed green beans into the cooker.
- Check that chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) with a meat thermometer when done.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used for richer flavor; increase cook time slightly if using bone-in. For a thicker sauce, you can finish with a cornstarch slurry on the stovetop.