– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
– 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
– ½ cup honey
– ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 2 tablespoons water
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
– Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Here’s how you can make this delicious Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli:
1. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper, placing it in the bottom of the crockpot.
2. Mix Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sesame oil.
3. Combine: Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated.
4. Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. Add Broccoli: About 30 minutes before serving, add the broccoli florets on top of the chicken in the crockpot.
6. Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add to the crockpot, stirring to combine. This will thicken the sauce.
7. Finish Cooking: Let it cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce and cook the broccoli until tender.
8. Serve: Once finished, shred the chicken in the crockpot and mix it with sauce and broccoli.
9. Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top before serving.
Following these straightforward steps will guide you to making a fantastic meal that everyone will love!