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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Perfect 4-Ingredient Dinner)

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This Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe uses just four simple ingredients and a slow cooker to create a sticky, sweet, and savory dinner that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers tender, fall-apart chicken with a glossy, caramelized sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6–8 thighs)
  • 1/2 cup honey (runny, liquid honey)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • Cooked white rice or brown rice (for serving, optional)
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Whisk until honey is fully incorporated and garlic is evenly distributed.
  2. Arrange the chicken: Place 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker in a single layer if possible.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken: Pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over the chicken thighs. Use tongs to gently turn the chicken pieces to coat them all in the sauce.
  4. Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily with a fork.
  5. Thicken the sauce (optional but recommended): Once chicken is cooked, transfer chicken thighs to a serving platter and tent with foil. Pour the cooking liquid into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let it bubble for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and syrupy.
  6. Glaze and serve: Pour the reduced sauce over the warm chicken thighs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Notes

For best results, cook on LOW for the most tender chicken. If using chicken breasts, check at 2.5 hours on low to avoid drying out. To thicken sauce without reducing, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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