Looking for a simple yet satisfying healthy dinner idea? This Family-Friendly Healthy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl is your answer. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a crockpot, you can set it and forget it while the flavors meld beautifully.

Imagine coming home to the delightful aroma of honey garlic chicken cooking away, ready to be served over rice or vegetables. Not only is this dish packed with flavor, but it’s also a nutritious choice that the whole family will enjoy. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the week ahead!

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Healthy crockpot honey garlic chicken bowl with rice and broccoli, garnished with green onions.

This healthy crockpot honey garlic bowl features tender chicken cooked to perfection in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Served over a bed of rice or quinoa, it’s a wholesome meal that’s both filling and flavorful.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • Cooked brown rice or quinoa, for serving
  • Chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, and black pepper.
  2. Add Chicken: Place the chicken in the crockpot and pour the honey garlic sauce over it, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Add Broccoli: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the crockpot and stir to combine.
  5. Serve: Shred the chicken with two forks, then serve over brown rice or quinoa. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 6 bowls
  • Calories: 300kcal
  • Fat: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g