Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a honey garlic soy sauce with vinegar for balanced sweetness, savory flavor, and an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 300 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs
- 0.333 cup honey
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Cooking instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Mince the garlic and add it with the honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Turn the chicken to coat. (about 5 min)
- Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours, until the thickest thigh reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. (about 300 min) — Low
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan. Whisk the cornstarch and water together, then stir the slurry into the liquid. (about 5 min)
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring, and cook until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. (about 3 min) — Medium