Description
This easy recipe for Savory Crockpot Chicken Thighs promises a delightful meal for the whole family with tender, juicy chicken coated in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in recommended)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup honey (maple syrup can substitute)
- 1/4 cup ketchup or tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt (personalize to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pepper (personalize to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mix with 2 tbsp water)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken thighs by placing them in your crockpot, ensuring they are spaced evenly.
- Make the sauce by combining soy sauce, honey, ketchup (or tomato paste), and minced garlic in a separate bowl.
- Add the dried thyme (or Italian seasoning), salt, and pepper, whisking until well combined.
- Coat the chicken by drizzling the sauce over the thighs, ensuring they are thoroughly covered.
- Set the crockpot to low heat and simmer for 6 hours.
- Thicken the sauce in the final 30 minutes by mixing cornstarch with water and stirring it into the crockpot.
- Garnish and serve with fresh parsley or green onions.
Notes
Best served with rice, mashed potatoes, or on a salad. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner