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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

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A simple and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender bone-in chicken thighs cooked in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce with vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 pound (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup (113 g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the carrots into 1-inch chunks. Halve the baby potatoes. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Taste the sauce; it should be balanced sweet and tangy with a little kick.
  3. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs skin-side down for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp, then flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. This step adds flavor but can be skipped.
  4. Place chopped carrots and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Arrange the chicken thighs on top of the vegetables. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over everything, making sure the chicken is well coated.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily pulls away from the bone, and the vegetables are soft but still hold their shape.
  7. Remove the chicken and veggies carefully with tongs or a slotted spoon. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes to thicken, if desired.
  8. Drizzle the thicker sauce over the chicken before serving.
  9. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top for garnish.

Notes

Searing the chicken before slow cooking adds extra flavor and crispiness but is optional. To thicken the sauce, simmer it on the stove or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp cold water). For firmer vegetables, add them halfway through cooking. You can adapt this recipe for Instant Pot by sautéing chicken then pressure cooking for 10 minutes with natural release.

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