Savory Honey Soy Crockpot Chicken Thighs
A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs glazed in a balanced honey and soy sauce mixture. Perfect for busy weeknights with just five easy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and rice vinegar until smooth and glossy.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer inside a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, coating each thigh.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened to a sticky glaze.
- Optional: For crispier skin, transfer chicken to a baking sheet, spoon some sauce over, and broil for 2-3 minutes until skin crisps.
- Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry is essential for a sticky glaze. Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for best flavor and juiciness. Avoid opening the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat. For thicker sauce, remove lid near the end and cook on high for 15-20 minutes. Broiling at the end is optional but adds crispy skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 25
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