Description
A hands-off, savory-sweet slow cooker classic with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a glossy glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or comforting dinners, this budget-friendly recipe combines pantry staples for restaurant-quality flavor without the hassle.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, to thicken sauce)
1/2 cup water or broth
Instructions
Place chicken pieces in the crockpot
In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, cornstarch (if using), and water/broth
Pour sauce over chicken
Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours
During the last 10–15 minutes, add broccoli florets
Broil for 5–7 minutes until chicken is golden and broccoli is tender-crisp
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs for added richness
Add broccoli florets in the last 10–15 minutes to preserve texture
Make extra sauce for drizzling over rice or noodles
Uses frozen broccoli? Thaw completely first
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 375
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg