Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Crock Pot Chicken Thighs, a perfect solution for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. This hassle-free dish features juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, sticky honey garlic sauce made from just a few pantry staples. With minimal prep and maximum taste, it’s an excellent choice for family dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead. Simply sear the chicken, mix the sauce, and let your crock pot do all the work! Enjoy tender, flavorful chicken that falls off the bone and is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- Olive oil for searing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown, then transfer to the crock pot skin-side up.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, onion powder, thyme, parsley, and mustard; pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours until fully cooked and tender.
- Serve hot with some of the sauce spooned on top; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (HIGH) or 5 hours (LOW)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg