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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe with Green Beans

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A simple and comforting crockpot recipe featuring juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, paired with tender green beans. Perfect for an effortless weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 g)
  • 12 ounces (340 g) green beans, trimmed
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Place the chicken thighs evenly in the bottom of the crockpot and pour about half of the sauce over them.
  3. Cook on low for 3.5 to 4 hours, covered.
  4. Add the trimmed green beans on top of the chicken, pour the remaining sauce over everything, cover, and cook on low for another 30-45 minutes until beans are tender but still crisp.
  5. Carefully remove chicken and green beans with tongs or a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving dish.
  6. If the sauce is too thin, simmer it in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes to thicken, then pour over the chicken and beans.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot with your favorite side such as rice or noodles.

Notes

Use boneless skinless thighs for even cooking and better sauce absorption. Add green beans late in cooking to keep them crisp. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free or omit it. Cooking on low yields juicier chicken; high setting can be used to speed up cooking but may affect texture. Frozen green beans should be added in the last 15-20 minutes to avoid overcooking.

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Keywords: crockpot chicken, honey garlic chicken, slow cooker recipe, chicken thighs, green beans, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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