Print

Easy Tender Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe for Perfect Dinner

easy tender crockpot honey garlic chicken thighs - featured image
Print Recipe

A fuss-free crockpot recipe for tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • 1/3 cup honey (113 g)
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml), optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (8 g), mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with black pepper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, water, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the crockpot and pour the sauce evenly over them.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking.
  5. About 15 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, stir into the crockpot, and cook on high for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve the chicken thighs with extra sauce drizzled on top, paired with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to help sauce stick better. Flip chicken halfway through cooking for even flavor and tenderness. Use bone-in thighs for juicier results. If crockpot runs hot, check chicken at 4.5 hours to avoid drying out. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Sauce thickens best when cornstarch slurry is added near the end of cooking.

Nutrition

Keywords: crockpot chicken, honey garlic chicken, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner, chicken thighs, weeknight meal, tender chicken

Find it online: https://crispcraving.com/easy-tender-crockpot-honey-garlic-chicken-thighs-recipe-for-perfect-dinner/