Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

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Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Imagine coming home to the mouthwatering aroma of chicken thighs slow-cooking in a savory garlic soy honey glaze. Crock-Pot Chicken Thighs take less than 10 minutes of prep time and deliver tender, succulent chicken bathed in a delicious garlic soy honey glaze at dinnertime. When you need a fuss-free dinner, this easy crockpot meal is perfect.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword crockpot, slow cooker

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 10

Servings

Calories 318kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 pounds bone in chicken thighs
2 teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup butter divided
1 tablespoon avocado oil
¼ cup Honey
¼ cup Soy sauce
¼ cup Chicken broth
2 tablespoons Whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic

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Instructions

Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Transfer to the slow cooker, skin side up.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, broth, mustard, and garlic.
Pour over the chicken. Dice the remaining butter and sprinkle on top.
Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken is 165° F before serving.

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