Description
Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs is a mouthwatering dish that brings the irresistible combination of sweet and savory right to your table. This easy slow cooker recipe features tender, flavorful chicken thighs smothered in a rich honey garlic sauce. With minimal prep time, you can simply set it and forget it while the aroma fills your home. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare your slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and broth until well combined.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the honey-garlic sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and mix cornstarch with water until smooth; stir into cooking juices to thicken.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce over rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight before cooking. - Substitute honey with maple syrup or add citrus juice for a refreshing twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat gently on low heat.