Slow-Cooker Honey Soy Chicken Thighs
Indulge in succulent, melt-in-your-mouth chicken thighs with this simple slow-cooker recipe. By searing the skin-on chicken before braising, you lock in savory juices and achieve a beautiful golden color. The thighs are then slow-cooked in a rich, sweet and savory glaze made with honey, soy sauce, and aromatic garlic, ensuring every bite is deeply flavorful and perfectly tender. This hands-off meal is ideal for busy households craving a wholesome, restaurant-quality dinner that falls right off the bone.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 300
- Total Time: 310
- Yield: 4-8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Comfort
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
3 tbsp minced fresh garlic
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp dried mustard
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
Sear the chicken skin-side down in the hot skillet until the skin is deep golden brown.
Remove chicken from the skillet and place skin-side up in the slow cooker insert.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, onion powder, thyme, parsley, and dried mustard.
Pour the glaze evenly over the chicken thighs.
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Notes
Ensure you remove excess skin/fat for a better texture.
For a gluten-free option, swap soy sauce for tamari.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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