Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Crock Pot Chicken Thighs. Tender, juicy thighs simmer in a luscious honey garlic sauce, creating a dish that’s not only flavorful but also incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it while your slow cooker works its magic. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a meal that impresses family and friends alike. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete dinner that satisfies every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and sear skin-side down until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Transfer to the crock pot skin-side up.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Carefully remove chicken from the crock pot and serve with sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 110mg