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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: Best 4-Ingredient Recipe

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This Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe uses just four ingredients—chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce, and garlic—for a sticky, fall-apart tender meal that practically cooks itself. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a dump-and-go dinner that delivers sweet, savory, and garlicky flavor every time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6–8 thighs)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup honey, 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce, and 4-5 minced garlic cloves. If adding sesame oil or red pepper flakes, whisk them in now.
  2. Arrange the chicken in the slow cooker. Place the 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker, spreading them out in a single layer if possible.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Drizzle the honey garlic mixture evenly over the thighs, using a spoon or spatula to coat each piece.
  4. Cook low and slow. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to shred with a fork.
  5. Optional: Thicken the sauce. When the chicken is cooked, transfer the thighs to a plate. Pour the cooking liquid into a small saucepan. Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, whisk in the cornstarch slurry, and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened into a glossy glaze. Return the chicken to the sauce and coat each piece.
  6. Serve and garnish. Spoon the chicken and sauce over steamed rice, quinoa, or vegetables. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Don’t lift the lid during cooking to avoid heat loss. For best results, use chicken thighs instead of breasts to prevent dryness. The sauce can be thickened with a cornstarch slurry for a glaze-like consistency. Leftovers taste even better the next day and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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