Ingredients
– 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
– 1 cup honey
– 1/2 cup soy sauce
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 4 cups broccoli florets
– 2 teaspoons cornstarch (for thickening)
– 2 tablespoons water
– Sesame seeds (for garnish)
– Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
Creating this flavorful dish is straightforward! Just follow these steps:
1. Prep Chicken: Start by cutting your chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
2. Combine Sauce: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
3. Add Chicken to Crock Pot: Place the chicken pieces in the Crock Pot, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
4. Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, making sure it covers all the pieces.
5. Cook: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
6. Prepare Broccoli: About 20-30 minutes before serving, add the broccoli florets to the Crock Pot.
7. Thicken Sauce (Optional): In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking to thicken it.
8. Finish Cooking: Allow everything to cook until the broccoli is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
9. Garnish: Once cooked, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top before serving for added crunch and flavor.
10. Serve: Ladle the chicken and broccoli over cooked rice or noodles, and enjoy!
These clear steps ensure that even novice cooks can prepare this wonderful dish effortlessly!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 32g