Juicy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe with Baby Potatoes
A simple, fuss-free slow cooker recipe delivering juicy, tender chicken thighs with baby potatoes soaked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup honey (85 g)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (60 ml)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for browning)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Cut baby potatoes in half or quarters depending on size. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 2-3 minutes. (Optional but recommended)
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Spread baby potatoes evenly in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the potatoes.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and potatoes, avoiding drowning the skin.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until chicken is tender and potatoes are soft but not mushy.
- For crispier skin, place chicken under a broiler for 3-5 minutes after cooking, watching closely.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- If sauce is too thin after cooking, transfer to a saucepan and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened, then pour back over chicken and potatoes.
Notes
Browning the chicken before slow cooking adds flavor and helps keep the skin less soggy. Layer potatoes at the bottom to absorb sauce and cook evenly. Avoid pouring sauce directly on chicken skin to prevent sogginess. For thicker sauce, simmer after cooking or add cornstarch slurry. Variations include using tamari for gluten-free, adding herbs like rosemary or thyme, or substituting potatoes with cauliflower for low-carb.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
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