Description

Tender chicken thighs smothered in a savory-sweet honey garlic glaze, paired with perfectly cooked sweet potatoes that soak up all the amazing juices. A comforting, easy-to-make meal perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

Scale

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Firm orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
1/3 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Optional: pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika

Instructions

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Place the sweet potato chunks at the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the chicken thighs on top in a single layer.
Evenly drizzle the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and sweet potatoes.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the sweet potatoes are fork-soft.
Optional: Remove the chicken and sweet potatoes, and thicken the sauce in a saucepan with a cornstarch slurry for a glossy finish.
Plate the chicken and sweet potatoes, spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the chicken thighs in a hot skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. Cut sweet potatoes into larger chunks to avoid mushiness. Taste the sauce before serving and adjust with soy sauce or rice vinegar as needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired with Southern fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sweet potatoes and sauce
Calories: 450
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 600
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 4
Protein: 24

Keywords: slow cooker, honey garlic chicken, sweet potatoes, easy dinner, comfort food