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Crock Pot Chicken Thighs (The Easiest, Juiciest Recipe!)

The ultimate set-it-and-forget-it Crock Pot Chicken Thighs recipe! Learn how to make the most tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs About 6-8 thighs
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (6-quart)
  • 1 Small Bowl
  • 1 Baking Sheet Optional, for crisping the skin.

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  4. Preheat your oven's broiler. Carefully remove the chicken thighs and place them on a baking sheet. Brush with sauce from the crock pot and broil for 3-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  5. Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce from the crock pot over the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalProtein: 28gFat: 22gFiber: 0.5g

Notes

Crispy Skin: The optional broiling step is highly recommended for the best texture.
Boneless Thighs: If using boneless, skinless chicken thighs, reduce the cook time to 3-4 hours on LOW.
Sauce: The leftover sauce in the crock pot is delicious served over rice or mashed potatoes.
Keyword crock pot chicken,easy dinner,slow cooker chicken

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