Description
Easy Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for an effortless weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and paprika.
- Pour sauce over the chicken and gently stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Optional: Mix cornstarch with water, stir into the sauce, and cook 15 minutes more to thicken.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving. Serve with rice or vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, sear the chicken thighs in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side before placing in the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: slow cooker honey garlic chicken, crockpot chicken thighs, easy honey garlic chicken