Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli (Print Version)
Juicy chicken and tender broccoli in a honey-soy sauce, effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker for a delicious Asian-inspired meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
→ Dish
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4 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
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2 tablespoons sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
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cooked rice for serving
# Steps to Follow:
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Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
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Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
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Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender. Shred the chicken.
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Mix the cornstarch with water, add it to the sauce, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
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Place the broccoli on top of the chicken, cover, and cook for 20–30 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
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Serve the dish over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
# Additional Notes:
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For convenience, use frozen broccoli, adding it near the end to avoid overcooking.
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Consider using chicken thighs for juicier meat.
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Double the sauce for extra flavor.