Description
Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are a deliciously easy dish that combines the rich flavors of honey, garlic, and soy sauce with tender chicken thighs. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe requires minimal prep time and yields a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing you to enjoy flavorful chicken that can be served in various ways: over rice, in tacos, or as a sandwich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in an even layer in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and ginger until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook on high for 3.5 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl until smooth and stir into the slow cooker. Let it cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve as whole pieces or shred the chicken, garnishing with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 100mg