Description
Tender, saucy chicken and perfectly crisp broccoli in a sticky honey garlic sauce, all made effortlessly in the slow cooker. This family-friendly weeknight dinner is simple, flavorful, and ready with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and ground ginger until well combined.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and trim excess fat. Place chicken in a single layer in a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5-2.5 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily.
- Carefully remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks (or leave whole). Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Turn slow cooker to HIGH and stir in the slurry. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and turns glossy.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Add broccoli florets and gently stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes, until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
For best results, use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness. Add broccoli only at the end to keep it crisp. Chicken thighs are more forgiving than breasts. To make gluten-free, substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without r
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 23
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 38
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