Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
This Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe combines sweet and savory flavors, resulting in tender and juicy chicken that's perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
- 2 tbsp water optional, for thickening
- to taste Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and black pepper to make the sauce.
Cooking
- Place chicken thighs in the crock pot, skin side up. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 360 minutes (6 hours) or high for 180-240 minutes (3-4 hours) until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Optional Glaze
- Transfer sauce to a saucepan, stir in cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water), and simmer until thickened.
Serving
- Drizzle the thickened sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking. You can also add vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for a one-pot meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgSugar: 12g
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