Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: 4-Ingredient Dinner
Tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, made with just four ingredients and a slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious meal with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6–8 thighs)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, and 4 minced garlic cloves until well combined.
- Place the 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker, spreading them out in a single layer as much as possible.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, using a spoon to ensure each piece gets some sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and easily shreds.
- Optional but recommended: Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate. Pour the remaining liquid from the slow cooker into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and let it bubble for 5-7 minutes until reduced by about half and syrupy.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker or place on a serving platter. Pour the reduced sauce over the top and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or with your favorite vegetables.
Notes
Use chicken thighs, not breasts, for best results. Don’t skip the sauce reduction for a thick, glossy glaze. Season carefully as soy sauce provides plenty of salt. Let the chicken rest in the sauce for 5-10 minutes before serving. If your slow cooker runs hot, check the chicken at the 3-hour mark on low to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 27
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 33
Keywords: slow cooker, honey garlic, chicken thighs, 4-ingredient, easy dinner, weeknight meal