Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
Tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a rich honey garlic sauce that’s sweet, savory, and perfectly sticky. An easy, comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs tender and perfect for slow cooking
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.33 cup honey
- 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 0.5 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Optional Thickener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for slurry to thicken sauce
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Mix the SauceIn a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, oregano, and parsley until smooth and well blended.
- Arrange the ChickenPlace the chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the top, making sure every piece is coated.
- Slow Cook to PerfectionCover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours, until chicken is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional)About 30 minutes before cooking ends, whisk together cornstarch and cold water, then stir into the sauce. Cook covered until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Serve and EnjoyTransfer chicken to a serving dish, spoon sauce over the top, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a balanced flavor, add a small splash of rice vinegar or lemon juice before serving if you find the sauce too sweet.
- Chicken thighs work best for tenderness, but breasts can be used with slightly reduced cooking time.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and are great for wraps or rice bowls.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 25gFat: 3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1022mgPotassium: 544mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 4.5mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1.3mg
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