Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken with Carrots

Want to know the easiest way to turn up the dial on chicken dinners? Try this classic recipe with a twist, Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken with Carrots! A healthy and tasty dinner with a beautiful presentation that will have everyone's mouth watering before you get it to the table!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings servings

Calories 492kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 pound carrots
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
a pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

Melt butter in skillet or multi-cooker over medium high heat
Add chicken thighs skin side down and let brown for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown
Flip and let brown for 2-3 minutes on other side
Wash and peel carrots, leave whole
Whisk together vinegar, honey, salt, dried cilantro, garlic and red pepper flakes
Add chicken to slow cooker along with carrots
Pour balsamic mixture over the top
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8

Notes

I cooked this on high in my 4 quart multi-cooker for 4 hours. Local raw honey is my favorite in this recipe, try out some from your area and see if you like it!

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