Description
This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory meal that is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts or thighs are slow-cooked in a flavorful honey garlic sauce with garlic, tamari, ketchup, chili paste, and rice vinegar, then combined with fresh broccoli for a wholesome dish served over rice and garnished with fresh herbs and toasted sesame seeds.
Ingredients
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Protein and Vegetables
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasoning
- 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
Garnishes and Serving
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped herbs (scallions and cilantro)
- Toasted sesame seeds, for serving
- Rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot: In the bowl of your slow cooker, add the chicken breasts or thighs along with the chopped garlic to start building the flavorful base.
- Mix and add the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together tamari or soy sauce, organic ketchup, honey, chili paste, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Pour this honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, then add the broccoli florets on top. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken the sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, remove the lid and increase the slow cooker heat to high. Let it cook uncovered for 25 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken and broccoli beautifully.
- Serve the dish: Spoon the honey garlic chicken and broccoli over bowls of cooked rice. Garnish generously with fresh chopped scallions and cilantro, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for added texture and flavor. Enjoy this warm, comforting meal!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts or thighs according to preference; thighs provide more moisture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chili paste based on your desired spice level, adding less for milder heat.
- For a gluten-free option, be sure to use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish is easily doubled for larger families or meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 605 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
