Savory Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
A simple and comforting slow-cooked chicken thigh recipe with a sticky honey garlic glaze, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
- ⅓ cup (113 g) honey
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Optionally, sear skin-side down in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes for crispier skin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chicken broth, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the crockpot. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender and reaches 165°F (74°C).
- About 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken and set aside. Stir cornstarch slurry into the crockpot sauce and cook uncovered on high for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the crockpot and spoon the thickened sauce over the top to coat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Pat chicken dry for better skin crisping if searing. Cooking on low yields juicier chicken than high. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry near the end. Adjust honey amount to taste. Searing chicken skin before slow cooking adds flavor but is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 28
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken thighs, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal, gluten-free, dairy-free