These Asian-inspired and delightfully sticky honey garlic chicken thighs are so easy to make. The sauce is made with just a few basic ingredients which you probably have in your pantry and refrigerator. A scaled-down recipe for two fits perfectly in a smaller 4-quart slow cooker.
You can also mix it up and try my Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Thighs. Looking for more slow cooker recipe ideas? Check out more recipes for a small slow cooker.
Why my recipe works
The dark meat of the chicken thighs makes this flavorful and moist. The sauce uses common pantry ingredients, making it a great quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Chicken thighs bone-in with skin, or you can substitute chicken breasts or a boneless chicken.
- Sauce: a mix of honey, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic paste, and seasoning of dried oregano and parsley mixed together to make this sweet, sticky sauce. The amounts can be adjusted to your taste.
Recipe Directions
- Lightly spray a 4-quart slow cooker with vegetable oil. Arrange the chicken thighs on the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
- In a bowl or measuring cup combine the soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic paste, oregano, and parsley.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165° F.
Optional Step: After fully cooked, place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet, and baste with some of the sauce. Place under the broiler for a couple of minutes to crisp and brown the skin.
Recipe Notes
- Use enough chicken thighs to cover the bottom of your slow cooker. If you make a smaller amount, use a smaller slow cooker.
- Your slow cooker may run a little hotter or cooler so it’s good to check the chicken after 4 hours to determine if you need to cook longer than the suggested 4 hours.
- 165° Fahrenheit is the safe internal temperature for chicken. Check out the guidelines from the USDA.
Tools Used
- 4-quart slow cooker
- Measuring cup
- Tongs
- Mini Spatula or Spoonula
Serving Suggestions
Go with a classic and serve with steamed rice or cilantro rice. you can serve whole thighs or chop up and mix in with the rice. These are also great served with green beans and potatoes.
How to store leftovers
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave.
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Small Batch Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
Recipe Directions
- Lightly spray a 4-quart slow cooker with vegetable oil. Arrange the chicken thighs on the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
- In a bowl or measuring cup combine the soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic paste, oregano, and parsley.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165° F.