Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
This Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner—tender, sticky-sweet chicken with a glossy sauce made from simple pantry ingredients. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (on LOW) or 3.5 hours (on HIGH)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (on LOW) or 3 hours 40 minutes (on HIGH)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and trim excess fat if desired. Place them in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker in a single layer.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, tomato paste, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sriracha, and ground ginger until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken thighs. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Using tongs, carefully transfer the cooked chicken to a plate or cutting board. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Turn the slow cooker to HIGH. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Pour the slurry into the hot sauce, whisking constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker and spoon the thickened sauce over the top. Let sit for 1-2 minutes to re-warm.
- Transfer to a serving platter, spoon remaining sauce over the top, and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or with vegetables.
Notes
Don’t peek during cooking—lifting the lid releases heat and adds cooking time. The sauce will look thin initially; the cornstarch slurry at the end is essential for a glossy glaze. For a crispy finish, broil the glazed chicken for 2-3 minutes after cooking. Double the sauce if you like extra for rice or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 c
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 32
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