Crockpot Garlic Honey Chicken Thighs Recipe
This Crockpot Garlic Honey Chicken Thighs recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken cooked low and slow in a blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and aromatic spices. Perfectly thickened with cornstarch, this sweet and savory dish is an easy crowd-pleaser served over white rice for a comforting, hassle-free meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6–7 Chicken Thighs
Sauce
- ¾ Cup Soy Sauce
- ¾ Cup Honey
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Ginger
- 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
Thickening
- 3 Tablespoons Corn Starch
- ¼ Cup Water
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly stir together the honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, dried ginger, and black pepper to combine all the flavors into a cohesive sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs into the crockpot. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken, using a spoon or spatula to wiggle the chicken down so it is well coated and submerged in the sauce. Cover with the crockpot lid and cook on low for 6 hours to allow the chicken to become tender and absorb the flavors.
- Shred the Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken thighs from the crockpot and place them into a large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces while warm.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until fully dissolved to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the crockpot with the remaining sauce. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring to combine with the thickening sauce. Set the crockpot to warm and cook for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the chicken.
- Serve: Spoon the saucy shredded chicken over cooked white rice and enjoy this delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the sauce for an hour before cooking.
- You can substitute chicken breasts if preferred, but cooking time may vary.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a balanced meal.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
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