Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are the ultimate easy weeknight dinner, combining just five ingredients to create a sweet and savory dish that everyone will love. This recipe is designed for busy individuals who want a hassle-free meal without sacrificing flavor. With the slow cooker doing all the work, you can enjoy tender chicken thighs that soak up a delicious honey garlic sauce while you attend to other tasks. Whether served over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as tacos, this dish adapts beautifully to any meal occasion. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and lime juice until blended.
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce evenly over them.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 3 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- For a thicker sauce (optional), mix cornstarch with water and add it to the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 100mg