Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Tender, juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich honey garlic sauce that’s sweet, savory, and perfectly glossy. Served over rice and finished with sesame seeds and green onions, this easy crockpot recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Slow cooker (crockpot)
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small bowl
- Spoon or ladle
Ingredients
- 6-8 bone-in or boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken thighs, making sure they are well coated.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or on High for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside on a plate.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Turn the slow cooker to High and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker and spoon the thickened sauce over the top.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 720mg
