Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Recipe
These Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful honey garlic sauce make for an easy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (on low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Thickening (optional):
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
Garnish (optional):
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs: Arrange the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, olive oil, garlic, basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Thicken (optional): If desired, mix cornstarch with water, stir into the sauce, and cook uncovered to thicken.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
- Can use chicken breasts, adjusting cooking time to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
