This easy honey garlic chicken recipe is a perfect solution for busy weeknights. Simply dump the ingredients into your crockpot and let it do the work for you. It’s a delicious chicken dinner that pairs well with rice and is sure to please the whole family.
This recipe is not only simple but also a great option for kid-friendly crock pot meals. With tender chicken and vibrant green beans, it makes for a wholesome and healthy dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Simple Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Green Beans
This honey garlic chicken features tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and savory sauce, complemented by fresh green beans. The slow cooker method ensures that the chicken is juicy and flavorful, making it a fantastic choice for chicken rice crockpot recipes. The recipe takes about 6 hours on low and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour the honey garlic sauce over them. Add the green beans on top.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Remove the chicken and green beans from the crockpot. Serve over cooked rice, drizzling additional sauce over the top if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
