Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 16 oz baby red potatoes, halved
• 16 oz baby carrots
• 16 oz green beans, trimmed
• 2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley leaves

FOR THE SAUCE

• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and pepper.
2. Place chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots and soy sauce mixture into a 6 qt slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hrs or high for 3-4 hrs, basting every hour.
4. Add green beans during the last 3o minutes of cooking time.
5. Serve chicken immediately with potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Garnish with parsley if desired.

OPTIONAL: Preheat oven to broil. Place chicken thighs onto a baking sheet, skin side up, and broil for about 3-4 minutes or until they’re crisp.