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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe with Sesame Broccoli

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A cozy and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts in a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce paired with crisp-tender sesame broccoli.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups / 300 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using).
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and lightly season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken.
  4. Cover and set to low for 4 hours, or high for 2-2.5 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If the sauce is too thin, remove chicken and reduce sauce on stove for a few minutes.
  6. While the chicken cooks, heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Add broccoli florets and toss to coat. Pour soy sauce over broccoli and stir frequently until broccoli is crisp-tender and slightly charred (about 5-7 minutes).
  8. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over broccoli before serving.
  9. Serve chicken breasts with extra sauce spooned over and sesame broccoli on the side. Optionally serve over steamed rice or quinoa.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the slow cooker to ensure even cooking. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. If sauce is too thin after cooking, reduce it on the stove. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid frequently to prevent drying out the chicken. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. The sauce can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.

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Keywords: slow cooker chicken, honey garlic chicken, sesame broccoli, easy dinner, comfort food, healthy chicken recipe

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