Description

This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory meal that’s convenient to prepare. Tender chicken breasts or thighs are slow-cooked in a flavorful honey-garlic sauce with soy and chili paste, paired perfectly with fresh broccoli. The dish is finished with fresh herbs and toasted sesame seeds, making it a comforting and wholesome option served over rice.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Sauce

2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
1/4 cup organic ketchup
3 tablespoons honey
2–3 tablespoons chili paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Black pepper, to taste

Vegetables and Garnish

3 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup fresh chopped herbs (scallions and/or cilantro)
Toasted sesame seeds, for serving
Rice, for serving

Instructions

Add Chicken and Garlic: Place the chicken breasts or thighs and chopped garlic into the slow cooker bowl, distributing evenly.
Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together tamari or soy sauce, organic ketchup, honey, chili paste, rice vinegar, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared honey-garlic sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Add broccoli florets on top, cover the lid, and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 1 to 2 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Thicken Sauce: Turn the slow cooker setting to high and remove the lid. Continue to cook uncovered for 25 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken to your desired consistency.
Serve: Serve the honey garlic chicken and broccoli over bowls of cooked rice. Garnish generously with fresh chopped scallions or cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy your flavorful and satisfying meal!

Notes

You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier texture.
Adjust chili paste amount to your preferred spice level.
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Adding rice to the slow cooker is not recommended, cook rice separately for best texture.
Fresh herbs and sesame seeds add a fresh and nutty finish but can be omitted if unavailable.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours (slow cooker low) or 1 to 2 hours (slow cooker high) plus 25 minutes sauce thickening
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Keywords: honey garlic chicken, slow cooker chicken, crockpot recipes, broccoli chicken, easy healthy dinner, gluten free chicken recipe