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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe with Roasted Vegetables for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

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A simple and cozy crockpot recipe combining tender honey garlic chicken with perfectly roasted vegetables, ideal for hassle-free weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • 1/3 cup honey (raw or organic preferred)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium optional)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 cups baby carrots (or regular carrots cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 2 cups baby potatoes, halved (Yukon gold or red potatoes)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (added last 30 minutes)
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tossing vegetables)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using until smooth and glossy.
  2. Toss baby carrots, halved baby potatoes, and onion wedges with olive oil and a pinch of salt; set aside.
  3. Spread the coated carrots, potatoes, and onions evenly on the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. Place chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in a single layer and pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and veggies.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours until chicken is tender and potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, scatter broccoli florets on top, cover, and let steam until tender but still bright green.
  7. Once done, gently stir everything to coat the veggies in sauce; taste and adjust salt if needed.
  8. If sauce is too thin, remove lid and cook on high for an extra 15 minutes to reduce.
  9. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or chopped green onions.

Notes

Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Cut vegetables into similar sizes for uniform cooking. Add broccoli last to avoid mushiness. To thicken sauce, stir in cornstarch slurry during last 15 minutes on high. Frozen chicken breasts require 1-2 extra hours cooking time on low. Can substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Garlic powder can be used if fresh garlic is unavailable but flavor will be less vibrant.

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Keywords: crockpot, honey garlic chicken, slow cooker, roasted vegetables, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food

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