Honey Garlic Crockpot Chicken Thighs
Honey Garlic Crockpot Chicken Thighs are a flavorful, effortless dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a rich, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce. This slow-cooked delight fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas and is perfect for impressing family or guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 26 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 4–6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup natural honey
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop garlic.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, broth, garlic, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour sauce over them; toss gently to coat.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Serve hot with sauce drizzled on top; garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 334
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 113mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, brown the chicken thighs in a pan before adding them to the crockpot. You can also customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during cooking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.