Honey Chicken and Vegetables
This delicious slow cooker recipe offers the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, in a moist and protein-rich dish!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
- 3 bone-in chicken breasts leave skin on and remove before eating (optional 6 thighs)
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 2 cups baby red potatoes quartered, leave skin on if using organic
Honey Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey raw preferred
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together honey glaze ingredients, set aside.
- Add chicken, carrots, potatoes to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Pour honey glaze over the top, reserving 1/2 cup for finishing, cover and cook 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high.
- Pour remaining 1/2 cup honey glaze over chicken and vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
In addition to 1/2 chicken breast, nutritional info is calculated using 1/6th of the carrots and potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5chicken breast | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7