Honey-Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Honey-Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs feature tender slow-cooked chicken coated in a sweet and garlicky glaze. The sauce thickens beautifully and pairs well with rice, noodles, or vegetables. This recipe offers convenience, bold flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, making it perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce to thicken.
- Cook on HIGH for an additional 10 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the cooker and coat with the thickened sauce.
- Serve with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
- Boneless thighs cook slightly faster than bone-in.
- Add a splash of rice vinegar for extra tang.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
- Fresh garlic gives better flavor than garlic powder.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.