Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
A simple and crowd-pleasing recipe for honey garlic chicken thighs made in a crockpot, perfect for busy summer meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey (raw or organic recommended)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp water (for slurry)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken: Rinse and pat dry the chicken.
- Make the Sauce: Combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and water in a bowl. Whisk until mixed.
- Layer It Up: Place chicken in the crockpot and pour sauce over it.
- Let It Cook: Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water, stir into sauce 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve with additional sauce if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Serve with rice or veggies for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, honey garlic chicken, summer meals, easy dinner, gluten-free