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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

This recipe provides simple instructions for making tender chicken thighs in a slow cooker using a honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or substitute with other chicken pieces
  • 1 Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, adjust for heat
Optional Toppings
  • 1 Sliced green onions
  • 1 Chopped peanuts
  • 1 Chopped parsley or cilantro
  • 1 Extra sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha for extra heat

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs lightly with salt and black pepper. Place the seasoned chicken thighs into the insert of your slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this sauce mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  3. Cover the slow cooker. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  4. Remove the cooked chicken thighs. Cut the chicken into chunks or shred it using two forks. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and mix it into the sauce. Let it sit for at least 5 to 10 minutes so the chicken absorbs the juices.
  5. Serve the chicken hot with your choice of toppings.

Notes

For the best flavor absorption, allow the chicken to rest in the sauce for the full 10 minutes after shredding or cutting.

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