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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: Best 5-Ingredient Dinner

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This easy crockpot honey garlic chicken thighs recipe uses just five simple ingredients to create tender, fall-apart chicken in a sticky, sweet-savory sauce. It’s a hands-off, family-friendly dinner that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, fresh parsley or sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat, leaving a little for flavor. Place thighs in a single layer in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and ketchup until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken thighs. Use tongs to gently turn the thighs to coat them in the sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Optional: About 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened into a syrupy glaze. Alternatively, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry, stir into the sauce in the slow cooker, and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes with the lid off.
  6. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and spoon the thickened sauce over the top. Let warm through for a few minutes. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

For best results, use low-sodium soy sauce to prevent the sauce from becoming too salty. The sauce will be thin after cooking; thickening it on the stovetop or with a cornstarch slurry is recommended. Chicken thighs are preferred over breasts for tenderness. To make gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheating in a skillet with a splash of water or broth is best.

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