Description
Tender chicken thighs infused with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, slow-cooked to perfection. This easy slow cooker recipe features a simple blend of pantry staples for maximum flavor with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve over rice, veggies, or noodles for a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/3 cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker. Ensure they are evenly spread out for even cooking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, add the soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, dried basil, and honey. Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly until the sauce is well combined and smooth.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Evenly pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, making sure each piece is well coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken thighs on low for 6 hours. The slow cooking process will tenderize the chicken and infuse it with the honey garlic flavors.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and serve hot. Spoon some of the sauce over the top for extra flavor and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the sauce in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- You can substitute chicken breasts if preferred, but adjust the cooking time as necessary.
- Serve with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 321 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 2242 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 137 mg
