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This image shows Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken beautifully served on a white round plate, topped with freshly chopped cilantro and white sesame seeds for an elegant presentation.

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is a savory-sweet dish made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and herbs. This effortless slow-cooker recipe delivers a delicious and comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 227 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Serving platter
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup low sodium ketchup
  • ½ tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken thighs evenly in the bottom of a slow cooker; set aside.
    This image shows raw chicken thighs being carefully placed into a slow cooker, ready to be cooked for the honey garlic chicken recipe.
  • In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, oregano, and parsley until fully mixed.
    This image shows a glass bowl containing honey, garlic, soy sauce, and other seasonings being whisked together to create a flavorful sauce for the chicken.
  • Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken thighs.
    This image shows the prepared honey garlic sauce being poured over chicken thighs in a slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is fully coated for flavorful cooking.
  • Secure the lid on the slow cooker and choose your cooking time: 4–5 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH.
    This image shows the lid being placed on the crockpot, with the cooking time being set to allow the honey garlic chicken to cook slowly and absorb the flavors.
  • Once cooked, carefully remove the lid and transfer the chicken thighs to a serving platter.
    This image shows cooked chicken thighs being carefully removed from the slow cooker, tender and infused with the flavors of the honey garlic sauce.
  • Stir the remaining sauce in the slow cooker to ensure even consistency.
    This image shows a spoon stirring the remaining sauce in the crockpot to thicken it and prepare it for drizzling over the cooked chicken.
  • Drizzle the sauce generously over the chicken thighs.
    This image shows a rich honey garlic sauce being poured over chicken thighs arranged on a serving platter, adding extra flavor and shine.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for a final garnish.
  • Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful dish!
    This image shows Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken plated and garnished with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds, ready to be served as a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Avoid overcrowding the chicken thighs in the slow cooker to allow the sauce to coat them fully.
  • If you prefer a less sweet flavor, reduce the honey by a tablespoon and taste the sauce before cooking.