Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli – Family Dinner

Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli offers sweet and savory flavors that the family will love. This crockpot dinner features tender chicken and crisp broccoli bathed in a light honey garlic sauce, making it both delicious and manageable.

Crockpot honey garlic chicken with broccoli and sesame seeds in a bowl.

Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Equipment

·       Slow cooker

·       Cutting board & knife

·       Measuring cups and spoons

·       Mixing bowl

Ingredients for Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli

·       1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs

·       2 cups broccoli florets

·       1/3 cup honey

·       1/4 cup soy sauce

·       3 cloves garlic, minced

·       1 tbsp rice vinegar

·       1 tsp sesame oil

·       Salt & black pepper to taste

·       Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions for Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli

1.      Make sauce: In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

2.      Combine: Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour sauce over. Mix to coat.

3.      Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Add broccoli florets in the last 30 minutes and cook until tender.

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4.      Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and serve over rice or noodles.

Tips & Variations

·       Use chicken breasts for a leaner cut.

·       Add bell peppers or snow peas for variety.

·       Garnish with green onions and extra sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

NutrientAmount
Calories350 kcal
Protein28 g
Fat10 g
Carbohydrates25 g
Fiber3 g

Highlights

·       A family‑friendly mix of sweet and savory.

·       Broccoli adds crunch and nutrients.

·       Simple ingredients you likely have on hand.

Crockpot honey garlic chicken with broccoli and sesame seeds in a bowl.

Dietitian Tips

·       Choose low‑sodium soy sauce to lower salt intake.

·       Use raw honey as a natural sweetener.

·       Serve over brown rice for extra fiber.

Conclusion

This Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli is an easy and satisfying family dinner. It brings sweet and savory tastes together in a way that delights kids and adults alike.

Crockpot honey garlic chicken with broccoli and sesame seeds in a bowl.

Healthy Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli – Family Dinner

Sweet and savory honey garlic chicken cooked in the crockpot with broccoli. A family‑friendly dinner full of flavor.

Ingredients
  

  • · 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • · 2 cups broccoli florets
  • · 1/3 cup honey
  • · 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • · 3 cloves garlic minced
  • · 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • · 1 tsp sesame oil
  • · Salt & black pepper to taste
  • · Sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • ·       Slow cooker
  • · Cutting board & knife
  • · Measuring cups and spoons
  • ·       Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Make sauce: In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  2. Combine: Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour sauce over. Mix to coat.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Add broccoli florets in the last 30 minutes and cook until tender.
  4. Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

· Use chicken breasts for a leaner cut.
· Add bell peppers or snow peas for variety.
· Garnish with green onions and extra sesame seeds.

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