Description
This crockpot honey garlic chicken recipe delivers melt‑in‑your‑mouth chicken thighs bathed in a glossy sweet‑and‑savory glaze made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a splash of rice vinegar. The slow‑cooker method ensures the meat stays juicy while the flavors meld over six hours, creating a restaurant‑style dish with minimal effort. Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete, family‑friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy the aroma as it simmers filling air
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑7 hours or high for 3‑4 hours.
- If you want a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Notes
- The recipe is forgiving
- feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for heat or add a splash of maple syrup for extra sweetness. For a gluten‑free version, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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