Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
My Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with the sweet and savory flavors of a honey garlic sauce is a chicken dinner your whole family will love!
Servings: 8
Calories: 458kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on (8-9 thighs)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or table salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup onion fine dice
- 2 tablespoon fresh garlic fine mince
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika or smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add the olive oil to a large cast-iron skillet or heavy bottom pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken skin side down in the hot pan and sear until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place it in a single layer, skin-side up in the crock pot.
- Add the ketchup, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, chopped onion, dried thyme, paprika, and dried mustard to a mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours.
- When finished cooking, pour the sauce out of the slow cooker and skim off any excess fat. If needed, heat until thickened.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a serving dish. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh chopped Italian parsley.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice and your favorite green vegetable.
Nutrition
Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg