Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli – Crockpot Dinner

Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli delivers sweet and savory flavors in a crockpot dinner that cooks itself. Tender chicken thighs and crisp broccoli florets are coated in a light honey garlic sauce for a balanced meal.

Crockpot honey garlic chicken with broccoli and sesame seeds in a bowl.

Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients for Garlic Chicken with Broccoli

  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low‑sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Directions for Garlic Chicken with Broccoli

  1. Make sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Combine: Place chicken in the crockpot and pour sauce over the top. Stir to coat.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (or high for 2–3 hours) until chicken is tender.
  4. Add broccoli: In the last 30 minutes, add broccoli florets. Stir and finish cooking until broccoli is tender.
  5. Serve: Season to taste and serve with brown rice or quinoa.

Tips & Variations

  • Use chicken breasts for a leaner option.
  • Add sliced bell peppers or snap peas with the broccoli.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

NutrientAmount
Calories350 kcal
Protein28 g
Fat10 g
Carbohydrates25 g
Fiber3 g

Highlights

  • Balanced macros with lean protein and vegetables.
  • Sweet and savory sauce without heavy sugar.
  • Quick to assemble and suitable for meal prep.

Dietitian Tips

  • Choose low‑sodium soy sauce to manage sodium.
  • Use raw honey for a natural sweetener.
  • Serve with a complex carbohydrate like brown rice for sustained energy.

Conclusion for Garlic Chicken with Broccoli

Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli provides sweet and savory flavors in a convenient crockpot dinner. It’s balanced, easy to prepare, and sure to become a weeknight favorite.

Crockpot honey garlic chicken with broccoli and sesame seeds in a bowl.

Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli – Crockpot Dinner

Crockpot honey garlic chicken with broccoli — a balanced slow cooker dinner with lean protein, vegetables, and a light sweet‑savory sauce.

Ingrédients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low‑sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Make sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Combine: Place chicken in the crockpot and pour sauce over the top. Stir to coat.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (or high for 2–3 hours) until chicken is tender.
  4. Add broccoli: In the last 30 minutes, add broccoli florets. Stir and finish cooking until broccoli is tender.
  5. Serve: Season to taste and serve with brown rice or quinoa.

Notes

Use chicken breasts for a leaner option.
Add sliced bell peppers or snap peas with the broccoli.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

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