Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs simmered in a sticky-sweet honey-garlic glaze, ready for a fuss-free weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired slow cooker ready in about 370 minutes pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 315 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 3.9 (11 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 360 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 315 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs in slow cooker.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar.
  3. Step 3: In another small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup water to form a slurry, then add 1/2 cup chicken broth and whisk to combine.
  4. Step 4: Pour the soy sauce mixture and slurry over chicken thighs, stirring to coat evenly. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken, skim excess fat from sauce, and return chicken to sauce. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped green onions before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs take to make?

Total time is about 370 minutes (10 min prep + 360 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs?

Asian slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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