Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, the chicken absorbs the aromatic mix of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for a deliciously rich and sticky glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (Optional)
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Whisk each ingredient until well blended to create the honey garlic sauce.
- Arrange chicken in Crockpot: Place the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs evenly in the bottom of the Crockpot, skin side up to retain crispness as much as possible.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through and tender enough to easily shred with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooked, serve the chicken hot, optionally garnishing with sliced green onions and sesame seeds to enhance both flavor and presentation.
Notes
- You can adjust the salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce on the stovetop to reduce before serving.
- Bone-in, skin-on thighs give the best flavor and moisture retention, but boneless can be used if preferred.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: crockpot chicken, honey garlic chicken, slow cooker chicken thighs, easy chicken recipe, one pot meal
