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slow cooker chicken thighs with sticky garlic honey sauce, tender and juicy chicken served with rich glaze

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Garlic Honey Sauce

Slow cooker chicken thighs make an easy and comforting dinner with minimal prep. The chicken cooks low and slow until tender and juicy, soaking up a rich garlic honey sauce that turns sticky and full of flavor. This simple crockpot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs well with rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 –8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and black pepper.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker, skin side up.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating each piece well.
  4. Cover and cook:
  5. LOW for 6–7 hours
  6. HIGH for 3–4 hours
  7. (Optional) Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and broil for 3–5 minutes until the skin is slightly crispy.
  8. Spoon extra sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.