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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Stew with Sweet Potato

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A comforting and easy-to-make crockpot stew featuring tender chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and a sweet garlic honey sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 14 ounces)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 grams)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, chop the onion and carrots, and mince the garlic. Cut the chicken thighs into roughly 1.5-inch chunks.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  3. Place sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in the crockpot. Add the seared chicken on top.
  4. Pour in honey, soy sauce, and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is tender and sweet potatoes are soft but not mushy.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. For thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the crockpot; cook on high for another 15 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Searing the chicken before slow cooking adds depth of flavor but can be skipped for convenience. Use bone-in thighs for richer flavor but expect longer cooking time. Avoid overcooking sweet potatoes to prevent mushiness. Stir once or twice during cooking for better flavor melding. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For paleo, replace honey with maple syrup.

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Keywords: crockpot, slow cooker, honey garlic chicken, chicken stew, sweet potato stew, easy dinner, comfort food, healthy stew

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