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Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe with Broccoli and Rice Made Easy

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A comforting slow cooker meal featuring tender honey garlic chicken thighs cooked with broccoli and rice, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup long grain white or jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the sauce cling better.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
  3. Pour the rinsed rice evenly into the bottom of the slow cooker, then pour the sauce mixture over the rice to saturate the grains.
  4. Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice and sauce, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Do not stir.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. After 3.5 hours, check if the rice has absorbed most of the liquid; add a splash more broth if too dry.
  6. About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, nestle the broccoli florets around the chicken to steam tender without becoming mushy.
  7. When cooking is complete, gently stir the rice, broccoli, and chicken to combine. The rice should be tender and soaked in sauce.
  8. Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top and serve warm directly from the slow cooker.

Notes

Rinse rice before cooking to prevent sticking. Add broccoli in the last 30 minutes to keep it tender but not mushy. Use chicken thighs for best results; breasts may dry out. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Adjust cooking time if your slow cooker runs hot. Optional: add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.

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