Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken with Potatoes

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Tender chicken thighs braised in a sweet-and-savory honey garlic sauce, served with golden roasted potatoes. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal. This comfort-inspired slow cooker ready in about 370 minutes pairs chicken thighs, medium, peeled and cubed potatoes, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, 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.

★ 3.6 (10 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 360 min Serves 6 Comfort cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs chicken thighs and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 3-4 minutes until browned on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 medium peeled and cubed potatoes, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp fresh thyme to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or honey if desired. Serve directly from the slow cooker with steamed greens or crusty bread.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken with Potatoes 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 with Potatoes?

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 chicken thighs from drying out.

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

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 with Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 with Potatoes?

Comfort 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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