Crockpot Broccoli Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
318 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Broccoli Chicken
Description
This recipe cooks chicken thighs in a slow cooker with a mix of broth, soy, sesame oil, honey, garlic, hot sauce, and onion powder. After cooking on high or low, a cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce. Broccoli florets are then stirred in and cooked until tender-crisp. The sauce combines savory, sweet, and mildly spicy elements, complementing the juicy chicken and fresh broccoli.
The final result is a saucy main dish with tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy glaze. The broccoli adds color and a slight crunch that contrasts the soft meat. Optional garnishes of sesame seeds and sliced green onions enhance both appearance and flavor.
Serve this dish with rice to absorb the flavorful sauce. Leftovers store well refrigerated in airtight containers and freeze up to six weeks for extended use, providing convenient servings later.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thigh about 6 thighs, boneless, skinless
- ¾ cups chicken broth
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce such as sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Optional Toppings:
- sesame seeds
- green onions sliced
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken thighs, remove excess fat if necessary and place them in a 4 quart slow cooker. 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- In a small bowl, whisk the broth, soy sauce, oil, honey, garlic, hot sauce, and onion powder together. ¾ cups chicken broth, ⅓ cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons sesame oil, 4 tablespoons honey, 3 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Set aside 4 tablespoons of the sauce mixture for making a slurry later and pour the rest over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the reserved sauce until smooth. Pour the mixture into the crockpot. Stir. 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Add broccoli florets, then stir again. Cover and cook again on high for 30 minutes.
- Adjust the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
Notes
- The nutritional information is estimated per serving; for precise data, consult a nutritionist based on exact ingredient brands.
- Leftover Crockpot Broccoli Chicken keeps refrigerated in an airtight container, or can be frozen for up to six weeks.
- Adjust sauce seasoning with salt and pepper after cooking to suit taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1009mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 228IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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