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Top-down view of a black ceramic slow cooker filled with Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken, featuring glazed thighs and thick carrot rounds.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: The Ultimate One-Pot Glazed Dinner

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken features succulent chicken thighs, tender potatoes, and vibrant green beans in a thick, glossy dark amber glaze. A perfect one-pot meal for busy weeknights that looks as good as it tastes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs (900g) chicken thighs bone-in or boneless
  • 1 lb (450g) red baby potatoes halved
  • 3 large (200g) carrots cut into thick rounds
  • 1 lb (450g) green beans trimmed
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce low-sodium
  • 5 cloves (15g) garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (6-quart) Black ceramic insert preferred for heat retention.
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

Prep
  1. Place halved red baby potatoes and thick-cut carrots in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until the honey is fully incorporated and the sauce is a dark amber color.
Cook
  1. Place chicken thighs over the vegetables and pour the sauce over. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  2. 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cornstarch slurry. This creates the thick, glossy finish on the chicken.
  3. Place green beans on top for the final 20 minutes of cooking until vibrant and tender.

Notes

For crispier skin, sear chicken in a skillet for 2 minutes per side before adding to the slow cooker.
Ensure the green beans are added at the very end to maintain their bright green color.