Description
Deliciously tender and flavorful chicken thighs cooked in a crockpot with a savory sauce, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in recommended)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup or tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken thighs by placing them in the crockpot, spaced out for even cooking.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl: soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken with the sauce mixture, ensuring each piece is fully covered.
- Cook in the crockpot on low heat for 6 hours.
- Thicken the sauce by mixing cornstarch with water and stirring it into the crockpot in the last 30 minutes.
- Finish with fresh parsley or green onions for added flavor and color.
Notes
Ensure chicken is bone-in for more moisture and flavor. Customize sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken thighs, easy chicken recipe, family dinner