Easy 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe for Tender Juicy Dinner
A simple and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs cooked in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish delivers tender, juicy chicken with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours (low) or 2.5-3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes (low) or 2 hours 35 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds or 900 grams)
- ⅓ cup (113 grams) honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
Instructions
- Pat dry 4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds/900 grams).
- In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup (113 g) honey, ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce, and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Whisk together until well blended.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated. Do not stir.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
- If the sauce is too thin, remove the chicken and cook the sauce uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken.
- Serve the chicken with the honey garlic sauce spooned generously over it. Optionally, broil the chicken thighs for 3-5 minutes for crispier skin.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before cooking to help sauce cling better. Do not overcrowd the slow cooker; arrange chicken in a single layer. For thicker sauce, cook uncovered on high or add cornstarch slurry. Broil cooked chicken for 3-5 minutes for crispier skin. Boneless thighs can be used with reduced cooking time (3-4 hours on low).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One chicken thigh wi
- Calories: 320350
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 28
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