Name: Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 1½ lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite‑size pieces; 2 cups broccoli florets; ½ cup honey; ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari); 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for depth); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (or ½ tsp ground ginger); 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp water (for slurry); 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional, for finishing); ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat); 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish); 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Description

Tender chicken and broccoli cooked slowly in a sweet‑garlic sauce for an easy, comforting crockpot meal.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite‑size pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
2 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for depth)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water (for slurry)
1 tbsp sesame oil (optional, for finishing)
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)

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Instructions

In the crockpot, combine honey, soy sauce, hoisin (if using), garlic, ginger, and vinegar.
Add chicken pieces and stir to coat well.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours (or HIGH for 1½–2 hours), until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Add broccoli florets during the last 30 minutes of cooking; stir to combine and steam until bright green and tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
Remove the crockpot lid, stir in the slurry, cover, and cook on HIGH for another 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Drizzle with sesame oil and gently toss.
Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use frozen broccoli; just add it directly without thawing during the last 30 minutes.
Substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier texture.
Adjust sweetness with more or less honey, or balance with extra vinegar.
For a gluten‑free version, use tamari and check hoisin sauce labels or omit it.
Leftovers reheat well—add a splash of water or fresh sauce if it thickens too much.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup chicken and broccoli
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg