Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs: Juicy and Flavor-Packed Dinner
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min
Servings
6
Level
Easy
These Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are a popular comfort food with an appealing aroma. This weeknight dinner recipe features chicken thighs simmered in a honey and garlic sauce with soy sauce. The sweet and savory flavors are generally enjoyed. Servings can be accompanied by rice or roasted vegetables. Dinner guests are likely to ask for seconds.
Ingredients
- •6 pieces bone-in, skin-on halal chicken thighs
- •½ cup honey
- •⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- •¼ cup chicken broth
- •6 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- •2 tablespoons rice vinegar or lemon juice
- •1 tablespoon sesame oil
- •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •1 teaspoon garlic powder
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- •2 tablespoons cornstarch
- •3 tablespoons water
- •green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
- •sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- •fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the chicken lightly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- 3
Optional: Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes until golden.
- 4
Whisk together honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- 5
Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic sauce over them, ensuring each piece is coated.
- 6
Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- 7
Carefully remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and place them on a serving plate.
- 8
Pour the slow cooker sauce into a saucepan. Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry and whisk it into the sauce.
- 9
Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until thickened and glossy.
- 10
Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes.
- 11
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro before serving with your choice of sides.
Nutrition (per serving)
410
Calories
35g
Protein
24g
Fat
18g
Carbs
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