Description
These easy crockpot honey garlic chicken thighs are tender, juicy, and coated in a thick, sticky glaze. With just 5 minutes of prep, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe delivers a sweet-savory dinner that’s better than takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (6–8 thighs)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Place chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, gently coating each piece.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Flip the chicken halfway through cooking for even coating.
- About 15 minutes before serving, whisk cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Remove chicken to a plate using tongs.
- Pour the cooking liquid into a small saucepan (or use the slow cooker’s sauté function). Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Return chicken to the slow cooker and gently toss to coat with the thickened sauce. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. If using chicken breasts, reduce cooking time to 2-3 hours on low. Pat chicken dry before adding to prevent watery sauce. Toast sesame seeds for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 t
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 32
Keywords: crockpot honey garlic chicken, slow cooker chicken thighs, easy weeknight dinner, honey garlic chicken, sticky chicken thighs