Crockpot Honey Garlic Boneless Chicken Thighs
This slow cooker chicken recipe will have you drooling! The sweet and savory flavors are amazing for family dinner.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 518kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 6qt or larger crockpot
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Juice of ½ an orange or 1 mandarin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp black garlic pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup chopped shallots
- 3 cloves garlic - sliced or crushed
- Cilantro for garnish - optimal
- Red chili flakes - optional
Instructions
- Combine the spices and brown sugar and whisk them
- Pat the chicken dry then brush with some oil
- Rub the spices on all sides of the chicken
- If you want to pan sear the chicken first, heat a skillet to medium high, drizzle some of the oil, brown the garlic and shallots, then sear on either side for 2 minutes
- Add the shallots, garlic, and chicken into the crockpot
- Combine the juice and cornstarch (aka a cornstarch slurry) and whisk until combined then pour over the chicken
- Add the soy sauce, honey, and broth as well
- Turn the crockpot on high and cook for 3-4 hours or low and cook for 6-8 hours
- Serve whole or make shredded chicken!
Notes
Make a cornstarch slurry with the orange juice to ensure the powder is distributed evenly and doesn’t clump up.
Pan-searing is recommended if possible because it adds a scrumptious texture and flavor. However, if you’re using skin-on meat, then pan-searing is a must!
Make shredded chicken if you like! Just pull the chicken thighs apart with a fork.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.1g | Protein: 68.2g | Fat: 18.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g