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

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A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a sticky honey garlic sauce with fresh summer vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish offers comforting flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 2 bell peppers, any color, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow squash, sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
  2. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken thighs. Pat dry with paper towels to help sauce cling better.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken thighs at the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. Add the chopped summer vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, yellow squash) on top of the chicken.
  5. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Gently shake the crockpot to spread the sauce but do not stir.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  7. Optional: About 15 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir gently into the crockpot, cover, and cook for remaining 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  8. Once cooked, sprinkle sliced green onions over the top and serve hot.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help sauce cling and caramelize. Layer vegetables on top of chicken to prevent mushiness. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat. For thicker sauce, add cornstarch slurry 15 minutes before end of cooking. Can brown chicken beforehand for richer flavor but not necessary. Use tamari for gluten-free version. Adjust veggies and spice level to taste.

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