Description
This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is a tender and flavorful dish made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs slow-cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for an effortless weeknight dinner, the chicken absorbs a delicious blend of garlic, honey, soy sauce, and herbs, resulting in a perfectly glazed meal that can be served over rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low sodium ketchup
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Garnish
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Arrange the chicken thighs evenly on the bottom of your slow cooker. This allows the meat to cook evenly and soak up the flavorful sauce during slow cooking.
- Mix the sauce: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the minced garlic, honey, low sodium ketchup, low sodium soy sauce, dried oregano, and fresh parsley by whisking together. This creates a balanced sweet and savory sauce that enhances the chicken.
- Cook in slow cooker: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken thighs in the crockpot. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Transfer chicken: Remove the lid carefully and use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken thighs to a serving platter, leaving the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Serve and garnish: Spoon the remaining sauce over the chicken thighs to coat them in the flavorful glaze, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.
Notes
- Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs helps keep the meat juicy and tender during slow cooking.
- Adjust the cooking time depending on your slow cooker’s heat levels and the size of the chicken thighs to prevent overcooking.
- The leftover sauce in the slow cooker can also be thickened by transferring to a saucepan and simmering until it reaches the desired consistency.
- This dish pairs exceptionally well with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
