Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken with Steamed Broccoli
A simple and healthy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze, paired perfectly with steamed broccoli. Minimal prep and hands-off cooking make it ideal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours (low) or 2 to 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes (low) or 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup honey
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
- About 4 cups broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, and water until smooth.
- Lightly salt and pepper the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer if possible. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
- About 15 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the crockpot, switch to high heat, and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy glaze. Alternatively, transfer the sauce to a small saucepan to thicken on the stove.
- While the sauce thickens, steam the broccoli florets until bright green and crisp-tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Serve the chicken with a generous drizzle of honey garlic sauce and a side of steamed broccoli. Optionally, spoon some sauce over the broccoli.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Avoid overcooking chicken to prevent dryness. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry near the end for a glossy glaze. Steamed broccoli should be crisp-tender to complement the tender chicken. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Chicken thighs can be used for juicier meat but may require longer cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 38
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