Description
These easy honey garlic chicken thighs in the crockpot are the ultimate dump-and-go dinner. With just 5 minutes of prep, you get tender, fall-apart chicken in a sweet-savory glaze that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (6–8 thighs)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Sliced green onions (optional garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat if desired. Place thighs in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, tomato paste, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth. Pour evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender.
- Carefully transfer cooked chicken to a plate using tongs. Pour the liquid from the crockpot into a small saucepan.
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Whisk slurry into the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens to a glossy glaze.
- Return chicken to the crockpot or a serving dish. Pour thickened sauce over the top and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
If the sauce tastes too sweet, add a splash more rice vinegar or lemon juice. If too salty, add a little extra honey. For a thinner sauce, skip the cornstarch slurry. The sauce thickens as it sits in the fridge; add a splash of water when reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 32
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy dinner, chicken thighs, honey garlic