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Chicken Thighs cooked in the crock pot make a mouthwatering recipe that’s perfect for a busy weeknight or lazy weekends! Juicy chicken coated in a thick rich sauce flavored with garlic, honey, and soy sauce is a slow cooker hit.
Are you ready for one of the easiest and most delicious chicken recipes you’ll ever make in the slow cooker? Well, here it is!
Crock Pot Chicken Thighs is a recipe creation that’s been on repeat in my kitchen for the past several weeks. It’s uncomplicated yet has a combination of flavors that go perfectly together. As the chicken cooks low and slow, the simple 8-ingredient sauce infuses the perfect amount of sweet and savory flavors making this a recipe you will love.
Ingredients For This Recipe:
- Bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
- Ketchup
- Soy Sauce
- Honey
- Onion Powder
- Dried Mustard
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Parsley
- Salt and Pepper
Do You Need To Sear The Chicken First?
For this recipe, it’s really best to get a good sear on the chicken. It helps impart extra flavor. I use a cast iron skillet (get it screaming hot) to brown the chicken. Work in 2 batches so that the chicken does not touch while you’re searing the skin.
Substitutions For This Recipe
- If you can’t find bone-in, skin-on thighs at the store, you can use boneless, skinless thighs. I recommend still searing to impart extra flavor before adding the chicken to the crock pot.
- Change up the flavors if you want. Add-in some extra spice with red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeñpos. Mix in grated fresh ginger and sprinkle on sesame seeds for an Asian flair.
- Replace the ketchup with your favorite BBQ sauce and add in smoked paprika.
Another Slow Cooker Favorite:
How To Store Leftovers
The cooked chicken and any leftover sauce store well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Store in a resealable container then reheat before serving.
These chicken thighs coated with all that yummy rich sauce go really well with any side dish that can soak up all the juicy goodness in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add in a fresh veggie or salad and dinner is served!
What To Serve With Crock Pot Chicken Thighs
- Instant Pot Herb Rice
- Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits Casserole
- Instant Pot Parmesan Noodles
- Skillet Green Beans
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
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- Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders
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Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley – optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or heavy bottom pan. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and sear, skin side down until golden. Remove the chicken from the pan and place skin side up in the crock pot.
- To a medium-size bowl, add ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, onion powder dried thyme, dried parsley, and dried mustard. Whisk together and pour over the chicken. Place lid on the crock pot and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours until chicken is done and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove chicken and place on a serving dish. Spoon over the sauce from the bottom of the crock pot, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
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Delicious and so easy to make . Ingredients are readily available in our pantries !!!
Looks yummy
This was an absolute hit at our dinner table. Easy to cook and full of flavors. The only regret I had was that I used a pack of four thighs instead of eight. If you’re looking to cook for yourself, the four thighs go well with the full amount of sauce, so there’s no need to half the sauce recipe for four thighs.
Made this last night. Reduced the honey, added some tomatoe paste in addition to the ketchup, and only had 6 bone-in thighs, but it was so delicious!! Served the sauce and chicken over mashed potatoes. Absolutely yummy and am considering eating leftovers for breakfast this morning. Better than BBQ. Also, my oven is broken so have been scouring the internet for slow cooker recipes. This one is a KEEPER! Thanks so much!
Absolutely delish! Ty!
Easy and delicious.
Thank you
We loved this recipe! My husband says it’s the best chicken he’s ever had and would give it 10 stars if he could. The sauce was so much better than barbeque. Did not make any changes to the recipe. After browning the chicken, I used the leftover juices from the pan to cook my rice and made this as a side dish. https://www.watchwhatueat.com/healthy-zucchini-rice-recipe/#recipe
Great! Served over basmati rice topped with fresh pineapple cubes and fresh basil.
This was delicious and so easy to make. I used boneless skinless chicken thighs from Costco. I used coco aminos in place of soy and added a splash of apple cider vinegar.
A real crowd pleaser. I made it once and found that I had no honey…being from Vermont, I substituted maple syrup, and it was still delicious. The best part is that it’s so easy to make!
Thanks, Mark!
This was absolutely Delicious, I will be making this again and again!!! 💓
I’ve made this at least a dozen times and it comes out perfect every time! I usually serve it with Jasmine rice and steamed broccoli.
Quick question…we’re on an 8-wk cross country journey in our RV and I didn’t bring my crock pot.
I have a Le Creuset Dutch oven that I can put in my convection oven…do you have alternative instructions for baking in the oven instead of a crock pot? Thank you!
Hey there. You can use the conversation chart in this post.
~Donya
https://www.asouthernsoul.com/easy-dinner-ideas-and-meal-planning-%e2%80%a2-free-crockpot-conversion-chart/
My Husband and Son always refuse to eat Chicken Thighs as I refuse to eat Chicken Breasts. I made this today & they “LOVED” it. I have promised to try this with Chicken Breasts to be fair. I served it with Potatoes, Green Beans & Honey Butter Skillet Corn.
This Recipe is a keeper, I will put it in Sunday Dinner rotation. Thank You for sharing the Recipe.
Thanks, so much, Mel!
I made this yesterday with Tuscan inspired risotto. It was super good! It reminded me of Chinese Honey Chicken. I will be making this again sometime soon and may replace the honey with a more savory substitution to see how it works out.
My only deviation from this recipe was to use the skinless, boneless thighs I had in the fridge and seared them briefly with garlic and shallots, adding all that to the crock pot. The sauce this made was absolutely delicious and while it was cooking, the house smelled heavenly! Served it with rice and seamed green beans. This will go in our rotation!
I’ve seen this recipe all over the internet and have made it a couple of times already from other sites and it’s always good. Try it if you haven’t already!
Delicious, trying it today on boneless country ribs…
Would love to know how it turned out with ribs!! Did you use pork or beef? Seared like the chicken?
Oh wow ! The best tasting thighs I’ve had in a long time. Oozing with flavor, this recipe is good for any day of the week. Can’t wait to eat leftovers.
You have made my day! And, thank you for the terrific rating.
~Donya
Excellent flavor and the chicken was so tender. I only had boneless, skinless chicken, and it was great.
Didn’t have no dried mustard so I used mustard and the honey makes it.to sweet .We are NOT a sweet eater , so I did half of the honey and because half honey was missing I added the other half of more bbq sauce since i used bbq sauce instead of ketcup.It turned out great will be making it again.
Maybe I missed it, but either spray the crock or use pot liners for easier clean-up
I don’t spray the crock and have never used liners. Clean up is easy with just soap and water or the dishwasher.
This was so easy and so good! We love spicy so I used half Mikes hot honey and half regular honey. Terrific!!
Awesome! Thanks,
~Donya
I’ve made this recipe twice and it is definitely one to keep stored somewhere safe! The flag is different, almost taste like jerk chicken in my opinion. It’s quick and simple! Try it! You will not be disappointed.
I have always hated chicken thighs because I just can’t get them to cook right. But recently, thanks to an Instacart mixup, I got a big package of thighs delivered to me by accident. I almost gave them away, but I came across this recipe, and am SO happy I kept them. These were amazing!! I will definitely make them again! I served them with rice and steamed artichoke, and it was my favorite dinner I’ve made in a long time!
Heather, I love hearing this! Thank you for sharing and for the terrific rating.
~Donya
The flavor was super delicious! I ended up having to remove all ingredients from the crockpot and broiling the chicken for a few min just to give the outside a more crisp texture, and then putting the sauce on the stove and whisking in a few spoon full of corn starch so that the sauce would thicken up for my liking. My family enjoyed it and we will have this recipe again sometime soon!
Excellent everyone loved it quick and easy and delicious
Great recipe that my kids love and they are picky eaters! I used BBQ sauce instead of the ketchup as suggested since my husband is not a ketchup fan and it is fantastic that way. This recipe is now written down as a staple in my recipe box.
Wonderful!! Thanks for the terrific rating.
~Donya
Amazing taste! Thank you so much for this recipe. And I’m so glad to see someone else refer to get their cast iron “screaming hot”! I tell people that all the time, LOL!
This is so yummy with leg quarters!
Absolutely delicious! Just out of curiosity, can this recipe be done with boneless/skinless chick breasts?
You can do that, sure. I’ve not tested it but I’m sure it will work out great. And, thank you for the terrific rating.
~Donya
I’m excited to make this chicken dish. When you’re cooking for a crowd do you pile up the chicken or put them in another crock pot?
If you are doubling the recipe and your crock pot will hold all of the chicken without being crowded, you can cook it all in one. If not, then use 2 slow cookers. Thank you so much for the outstanding rating!
~Donya
Great recipe, very easy to follow. Flavorful, juicy and tender. I used 5 thighs and cooked it on high for the recommended 3hrs. It was cooked to perfection. The hubby was awaken by the blissful aroma. I paired it with yellow rice and sautéed kale. I added 2 teaspoons of cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Other than that the meal was amazingly perfect. This dish will be added into our meal rotation.
Amazing. Added the red pepper flake and ginger. Had leftover tomato paste so used that and brown sugar a little water instead of ketchup. Thank you very much.
Glad you liked it and thank you for the terrific rating!
~Donya
Great!
I’ve made this many times, and my husband loves it. We get about three meals from this. I double the sauce on this, so there’s plenty of sauce to put over rice. Excellent recipe!
Thank you Sean for the kind words and the terrific rating!
~Donya
love this recipe. This time, I decided to deglaze the cast iron with white wine and pour those juices over the top of the chicken in the crockpot. Will let you know how it turns out.
I wanted to let you know this was the best meal of the week with only a side salad. I only had 4 thighs but plenty for the two of us. Delicious!
Thanks, Tracy! I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe and I appreciate the outstanding rating!
~Donya
College dude here, not an expierenced crock pot user lol, my sauce didn’t thicken I got left with a lot of broth? Did I do something wrong or is that what most people are getting? I seared the chicken prior and did the low setting for 5 hours, chicken still turned out great!
Hey Max! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.
To thicken up the sauce, take the lid off the crock pot and cook on high for about 30 minutes. This will allow the steam to escape and the sauce to thicken a bit.
I hope this helps. Keep cooking…you’ve got this!
~Donya
Absolutely fantastic. My husband loved it so much I had to make it again immediately! Making today for Easter.
Thank you, so much Jill! I’m so glad you enjoy the chicken, and I appreciate the terrific rating.
~Donya
Where can I find the calories for this? I don’t know if it’s a can’t see for looking situation but I can’t find the information for it
I am slowing updating my posts with nutritional information. You can put the link in @myfitnesspal and get the info until this post is updated.
Thanks!
~Donya
Everyone complimented this. I am not a chicken thigh eater but they were delicious and I might convert. Having the leftovers tonight with rice. I love a recipe that makes extras.
I agree, Leo! And, thanks for the outstanding rating.
~Donya
Omg this was amazing!!!!! I will def be cooking this again. I like that it’s a crock pot recipe and 8 thighs at once. Trying to cook less during the week. Husband and I loved it AND even my daughter liked it too!! Paired it wit broccoli and brown rice!
So good! So easy! Fall off the bone!
Is the minced garlic dried or fresh?
How long did you leave this in the oven?
This recipe is made in the crock pot.
~Donya
My husband does not like chicken thighs. Would boneless chicken breast work
I’ve not tested with chicken breasts, but I think it will turn out great. Let me know how it turns out!
~Donya
This was excellent!! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs. I added half of a chopped onion to the sauce. I didn’t have dried or fresh parsley. This is now my go to recipe for Asian style chicken thighs. Served it with white rice and stir fry veggies! Make this!!
This was delicious! I made it in my Ninja Foodi. First I slow cooked it and then air crisped! Delicious!
Super easy and super yummy! I used boneless skinless chicken thighs and they came out great! Served over rice with broccoli or brussel sprouts 😋 This recipe is definitely saved in my book!
Does the cooking time change if you use bonlesss skinless thighs?
I’ve not tested this recipe with boneless thighs. Let me know how it turns out.
~Donya
😋 Delicious! I just made this chicken and it was so good. The only thing I did differently was I kept it in the cast iron pan, covered it with foil, and placed it in an a 300 degree oven and let it cook though. I then removed the foil and broiled it for a minutes to get that char on the top. IT WAS SO GOOD!
I made this recipe yesterday for a crowd. It was loved by everyone. I used boneless, and skinless thighs. I served it with Baked Beans and Potato Salad. This really was good, and I will tell my friends
Yum yum yum, yum yum yum yum yum.
I’m going to make this with boneless chicken thighs. Do you think it’s ok to omit the searing and just throw it into crockpot?
Give it a try.
Had anyone ever tried potatoes in this? If so how did it come out?
I did today with baked potatoes, It was delicious! Next time I want to try with rice. The recipe is amazing! Thank you!
Can I use boneless chicken thighs? I have some frozen ones I want to defrost.
I made it just as the recipe states and it was great!! I thought the sauce would be thicker, maybe I will try a cornstarch slurry at the end next time. The ingredients worked well together.
Thanks so much for the great comment and terrific rating!
So glad you are here,
~Donya
My goodness!!! Googled “best crock pot chicken recipe” and this one was near the top! This Chicken Recipe was AMAZING!!! I switched ground mustard for Jalapeno Mustard and added Sesame Seeds. To anyone wondering….just make it already! Top supper in this house tonight! My sides for this was broccoli, chicken broccoli flavored rice, deviled eggs and French bread with butter. My oh my! Thank you!!
WOW! You’ve made my day. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate your terrific rating!
~Donya
I never comment on these things ! BUT Honestly I suck at cooking, I am actually a doctor and I managed to make this. It turned out amazing !!!!! Thank you
Thanks so much for the great comment and the terrific rating!
~Donya
I only had 5 thighs but I did the entire recipe as though I had 8. I set time to low and came back after 3 hours and they were done perfectly. I think, had I left them in longer, 5 hours on low would have been too much. I did sear them – the crock pot was not preheated when I put everything in so I have to question the time. But they were delicious and family gobbled them up.
Awesome and thanks for the terrific rating!
~Donya
Made this for the first time tonight! The whole family loved it! Definitely worth the extra time to seat the chicken before putting in crock pot. Glad I didn’t skip this step.
Will definitely be making this again. This recipes will be added to the “family favourites”, section!
Thanks again! Looking forward to trying more of your recipes!
Awesome and thanks for the terrific rating! I am so glad you found me, Jenny! 2023 is going to be a great year cooking together.
~Donya
The sauce is delicious… I am wondering if anyone has ever tried to cook them in an Instapot. I just went for it tonight and I am kind of wishing I had seared the skin first. I totally forgot about that. Just wondering cooking times and helpful tips for next time, if any one knows.
We love this recipe! I repeat it every two weeks. We turn the leftovers into tacos and they are magnific!!! It’s very versatile
WOW! Sally, you’ve made my day. What great ideas and thank you for the outstanding rating.
~Donya
My chicken came out great! Thank you for the recipe. I am fairly new to crock pot cooking. I will definitely be cooking in it more often because I have an electric stove. I used a little low-salt soy sauce, molasses instead of honey, a little barbecue sauce, little ketchup, and caramelized onions and put them in my small pot. Then I layered the sauce over the chicken. Thank you so much!
Sounds great! Thanks for the outstanding rating.
~Donya
Loved this recipe. I cooked on low for 4 hours not 5 and it was perfectly cooked. I cooked 4 thighs so that might be why it cooked faster.
Thanks for the outstanding rating!
~Donya
Could this be make in an Instant Pot. If yes what changed would I make.
I’m sure it would work great in the instant pot but I’ve not tested it. Let me know how it turns out.
~Donya
I made this in the Instant Pot. It turned out great, after 5 minutes on high pressure, I did a natural release. The sauce was very thin (as usual when you pressure cook a slow cooker recipe), so I thought about using the sauté function to reduce it, but it tasted very good as it was so I thickened it with a slurry instead.
Love this recipe. I make it for my family 3-4 times a month. I like two grated cloves of fresh garlic, and a big chunk of fresh ginger grated also. A bit of fresh lime for some zest. Smoked paprika, and lots of chilli flakes.
Awesome!
Thanks, Alan. Great ideas. Thank you so much for the excellent rating.
Merry Christmas,
~Donya
Amazing!
Thanks, Jennifer for the excellent rating!
~Donya
I made this today and it is fabulous! Very easy and delicious!
Thanks so much, Scott. And, thank you for the outstanding rating!
~Donya
One word fabulous
Thank you for that and the fantastic rating! You’ve made my day.
~Donya
Fork tender and delicious! I added some dried onions and doubled the dry mustard. My family raved about the tenderness and taste,
Hey there Linda!
Wow! I am so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed this recipe, adding dried onion and a little extra mustard is a great idea if you love those strong flavors, it sounds like you made a wonderful meal! Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your fabulous rating, let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe I’m always happy to help!
~Donya
This looks wonderful and yesterday I just bought a heap of chicken thighs (on sale, of course!) and I already have the rest of the ingredients! I was salivating while just looking at the recipe and picture. I’ve gotten away from using my crock pot since buying a Foodie but I am going to haul it out, dust it off and make it earn its keep (in my pantry, where space is always at a premium!). My paternal grandma was born in Indiana (Huntertown) too and she taught me how to cook starting at age 12, in 1966. She was the best cook ever and I learned so much from her (born in 1882). She made the best fried chicken I ever had and I continue to use her recipe to this day. It was all done by guess and I’ve never been able to tell any of my family members how to replicate it. My children and siblings showed no interest in learning how to do it anyways but they will certainly clear off a large platter when I serve a homemade chicken dinner! Thanks so much for posting this recipe as I’m going to give it a go and husband loves leftovers, especially meat! Thanks Donya and have a fantastic Thanksgiving. …Mertie
Hey there Mertie!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe and for sharing your story, I always love to hear how different people fell in love with cooking, my grandma was also very influential for me in that department! I am so glad to hear that you’re giving this recipe a try, it’s one my personal favorites, I think you and your husband are really going to love it. Please let me know how everything turns out, I’d love to hear what y’all think about this recipe, I hope you enjoy! Have a Happy Thanksgiving, and a Happy Holiday season!
~Donya
I am trying your recipe today but I can already tell it will be delicious. I’m looking for more recipes for my slow cooker. I’m very tired of cooking but since I’ve gotten new ideas I’m excited to try new recipes.
Hey there Linda!
I am so happy to hear that you’re giving this recipe a try and getting inspired! These Crock Pot Chicken Thighs are one of my absolute favorite meals, it’s simple to make thanks to the slow cooker and it’s crazy delicious. If you’re interested in other Crock Pot recipes, you should check out my guide for How To Get Started With Slow Cooking, it has tons of great recipes, tips and tricks. Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your amazing rating, let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I’d be happy to help!
https://www.asouthernsoul.com/amazing-crock-pot-recipes/
~Donya
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Hey there Steve!
I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much for your fantastic rating and your support, let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I’d be happy to help!
~Donya
It was delicious
Hey there Kevin!
Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your fantastic rating, I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! Let me know if you ever have any questions about a dish, I’m always happy to help!
~Donya
Made this recipe today and although the chicken was tender and falling off the bone it was a bit too salty for my taste. I would definitely cut the amount of soy sauce, salt and garlic back. I added brown sugar to the mixture just to cut the saltiness. Will try it again but will make changes.
I always encourage making a recipe your own.
Thanks for following,
~Donya
Finally, a recipe I already have all the ingredients for in my kitchen! I have it going in the crockpot now and it smells amazing! Thank you for sharing. 😊
Hey there Kara!
I am so glad to hear that you gave this recipe a try, it’s a favorite in my house for the same reason, I pretty much always have the ingredients on hand! Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, for your kind words and your fantastic rating, I’d love to hear how everything turned out, I hope you enjoyed! Let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I’m always happy to help!
~Donya
Made it exactly to the recipe. It was crazy good. I reduced the sauce in a pan and poured it over the chicken and a bed of rice.
Hey there John!
Wow! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, it sounds like you made a fantastic meal! Since you liked this Crock Pot recipe, you should check out my Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan, it’s just as simple to prepare and the flavors are incredible! Thank you so much for your kind words of support, if you ever have any questions about a recipe, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask!
~Donya
This is so tasty. My husband complimented me on it and I couldn’t stop eating it.
Hey there Karen!
Yayyyy! I am thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed this recipe, it’s one of my favorite, simple weeknight meals. If you liked this Crock Pot recipe, you should check out my Crock Pot Lemon Chicken, it’s just as simple to make with a bright fresh flavor I think you’d love. Thank you so much for your kind words and your fantastic rating, I really appreciate your support!
~Donya
Hi Danya,
My daughter made this and it was soooo good that I had her send me the recipe. My question is can I use regular mustard and what’s the equivalent measurement? Thank you!
Hey there Quinnetta!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, that’s a terrific question! You can absolutely substitute regular mustard for the dried mustard in this recipe, I would recommend adding about a teaspoon of yellow mustard so you get the subtle flavor without it being too overpowering. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out, I’m always happy to help, I hope you enjoy!
~Donya
Girrrrl! This was just amazing!!! I just love all of your recipes!!! You are just a blessing! Btw… I love your haircut!
Hey there Jo!
My goodness you’ve me smiling ear to ear reading this, you’re too sweet, thank you so much! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, it’s a family favorite in my house and it makes a wonderful weeknight meal. I really appreciate kind words of support, if you ever have any questions about a recipe please don’t hesitate to reach out, I’m always happy to help!
~Donya
Absolutely delicious! No regrets here. Tender fall off bone; sauce is outstanding. Served with rice and asparagus. Yum.
Hey there Karen!
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, it sounds like you had a delicious meal, rice is a perfect pairing for this main dish! Thank you so much for your kind words and your phenomenal rating, I really appreciate your support!
~Donya
These crock pot thighs were a four star plus! So tender, fall off bone. Served with basmati rice and asparagus. Definitely a keeper.
Hey there Karen!
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, it sounds like you made a fantastic meal, rice and asparagus are a perfect pairing for this main dish! Thank you so much for your sweet words and your amazing rating, I really appreciate your support!
~Donya
I made these skinless…straight to crock pot…doulbe batch to make some make ahead meals…used some with hard shell tacos, sliced avacado,diced garden tomato and chihuahua cheese…THEY WERE AMAZING !!!! Resturant quality…making more as we speak…THANK YOU 🙂
Hey there Erin!
My goodness, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this dish! It sounds like you made a delicious meal, and using this recipe for make-ahead meals is a great idea, the chicken reheats very well, it doesn’t dry out. Thank you so much for your outstanding rating and your kind words, I really appreciate your support! If you ever have any questions about a recipe, please feel free to reach out!
~Donya
Really tasty, quick, and inexpensive meal. I omitted the thyme because I didn’t think it would taste good here, but added about a tablespoon of finely chopped fresh ginger. The sauce thickened a bit and was delicious! Served over rice with an oriental cucumber salad. Will make again!
Hey there Alicia!
Wow! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, it sounds like you made a delicious meal! Adding fresh ginger to these Chicken Thighs is always a great idea, and I bet that went perfectly with your cucumber salad. Thank you so much for your kind words and your fantastic rating, I really appreciate your support!
~Donya
The recipe sounds great!
Can you use a Dutch Oven if you don’t have a Crock Pot?
What would be the oven temperature & how long?
Hey there Barbara!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe! I’ve never personally tried this recipe in a Dutch oven, so it might take a little experimenting to figure out the perfect time and temp. I would recommend starting off at 200 degrees for 3-5 hours, checking the internal temperature of the chicken every 30 minutes after you’ve hit that 3 hour mark. The other concern would be the sugar in the sauce burning in the oven, if that starts to happen then I would add about 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of chicken stock to thin out the sauce. I hope this helps, I’d love to hear how it turns out if you give this recipe a try in the Dutch Oven!
~Donya
Made this for dinner last night; it was delicious!! I did not change anything in the recipe, except that I did add about 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes, which was on the “option list” (as my husband and I like heat!) One suggestion I might have for those who are sodium sensitive–don’t salt the chicken or use low sodium soy sauce. I will definitely be making this again……It’s a “Keeper!”
Hey there!
My goodness, reading this has made my day, I am so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed this recipe! Adding red pepper flakes is a great idea if you’re a fan of heat, you can also try adding a tablespoon of fresh minced ginger, it really brings out the flavors in the sauce. Thank you so much for your kind words and your phenomenal rating, I hope you have a great day and a wonderful Fourth Of July!
~Donya
Hi Donya,
The recipe was a big hit with my guys. However, the chicken was dry on the inside. Do you know what might have been the issue?
Hey there Nicole!
I am so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed this recipe, the flavors are pretty hard to beat. If your chicken came out a little dry on the inside, I would recommend making sure that you get a good sear on the skin of the chicken before putting it into the Crock Pot. Also, you could try cooking this recipe on LOW for 5 hours instead of HIGH for 3, that always give the chicken a nice tender texture. I hope this helps, let me know how everything turns out if you try it again!
~Donya
This was so good. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The chicken was tender and flavorful. I did three hours on high and it was perfect. Thanks!
Hey there Sandy!
My goodness, I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! It makes for an easy weeknight meal, but you can also dress it up if you’re hosting friends or family. If you liked this Crock Pot recipe, you should check out my Busy Day Slow Cooker Pot Roast, it’s tender, flavorful and super easy to make. Thank you so much for your kind words and your phenomenal rating, if you ever have any questions about a recipe please don’t hesitate to ask!
~Donya
To quote my husband, “Extremely delicious chicken!” Have to agree, and so easy! With a glass of Malbec and Antonio Carlos Jobim playing on Pandora, we had one classy evening meal tonight. I did the same sides that you show in the picture above-rice and garlic butter green beans. Better than going out. Thank you, Donya 🌸
Hey there Jackie!
Wow! I am so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed this recipe, it sounds like y’all had an absolutely delicious meal! Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your fantastic rating, if you ever have any questions about a dish please don’t hesitate to ask!
~Donya
I make this recipe all the time and it’s always a huge hit! I never comment on recipes but I had to this time because I make it so much and I wanted to say THANK YOU. My whole family loves it. Just divine!
Hey there Elizabeth!
Well I am absolutely honored to receive this comment! Thank you so much for your kind words, I am thrilled to hear that you and your family have been enjoying this recipe! If you like these Chicken Thighs then you should check out my Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken recipe, it’s just as easy to make and it’s terrific for taco Tuesday! Thank you for your support, if you ever have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out!
~Donya
One of our favorite recipes I’ve found online!! Has become a regular in our house!! I do add onions which are so goodin that sauce!! And usually make jasmine rice with it. Yummy!!
Hey there Amanda!
Wow! I am thrilled to hear that you and your family have been enjoying this recipe. It’s a favorite in my house as well, I just love how stress-free making dinner is with this recipe. Adding onions is always a good idea, sometimes I’ll also throw in some chunks of apple too, I don’t serve the apples but it gives a terrific flavor to the sauce. If you liked this recipe you should check out my Crock Pot Lemon Chicken recipe, it’s just as easy to make with bright, lemony flavors. Thank you so much for your kind words and this wonderful rating, I appreciate your support!
~Donya
This recipe was very easy and came out very tasty. There was more liquid in the crockpot than I expected. I followed the recipe so wonder why so much liquid?
Hey there Sandy!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe and for your phenomenal rating, I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed these Crock Pot Chicken Thighs! I’m not quite sure why the sauce didn’t cook down, I haven’t had that problem in the past. I would recommend transferring the sauce from the Crock Pot to a sauce pan and allowing it to simmer and thicken if you want to drizzle it over your chicken thighs next time. Thank you so much for your support, if you ever have any other questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
~Donya
Blessed Day Donya,
So I cooked my chicken in my Electric Roasting Pan on 200F and it’s coming out Beautifully!!! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes. Wish I could send you a pic.
Hey there!
Yay! Oh my goodness I am so happy to hear that it worked out and that you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so very much for your support, if you ever have any questions about a recipe please feel free to reach out!
~Donya
Hi Donya, I have a question, I will be fixing this on Sunday for my mom, children, grands and husband, my question is can I use my Electric Roasting Pan on the lowest setting as my Slow Cooker is to small for this dinner. Thank you
Hey there Reese!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, I am sure your family will absolutely love this dish! That’s a really good question, and honestly I’m not exactly sure what the solution would be. I’ve never personally tried this recipe in an electric roasting pan, I’ve only ever used a Crock Pot, so I can’t speak to how it might change the recipe. If you’re worried about your Crock Pot being too small, you can always cook it in batches on HIGH and then throw it all together before you serve, I think that’s likely what I would do. I hope this helps, let me know how everything turns out!
~Donya
I have made this once before and my family and I loved it. I am making it again right now. My house smells heavenly! Cant wait to eat…only 2 hours to go. I think I will serve white rice (sauce will be yummy on top) and California mix veggies (broccoli, cauliflower & carrots) Thank you for this yummy recipe! I think I might try the lemon chicken crock pot recipe next.
Hey there Kathy!
Thank you so very much for your kind words, I am so happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed this recipe! I completely agree with you, the way this recipes makes your house smell is the BEST! I think adding lemon would be a great addition. Thank you so much for your support and for this fantastic rating, let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe!
~Donya
Do ya this looks absolutely amazing. I have all of the ingredients except for ketchup. Would this work if I use bbq sauce instead?
Hey there Drihanna!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe! You can absolutely substitute BBQ Sauce, I’ve done that on multiple occasions and it works well. The flavors of the dish will be a little different obviously but it won’t change the texture of the sauce at all. I hope this helps, let me know how it turns out!
~Donya
This was so good and my husband loved it! My thighs looked exactly like your photo. I used my cast iron skillet. I didn’t use all the spice so I have more for another time. Thank you.
Hey there Cathy!
Wow! I am so glad to hear that y’all enjoyed this recipe! If you liked this dish, you should try my Crock Pot Lemon Chicken recipe, it turns out perfectly every time and it’s just as easy to make as this recipe. Thank you so much for your phenomenal rating and your kind words, I appreciate your support!
~Donya
If you have chicken thighs that are frozen would this recipe work? Could you do all the same but maybe just cook it on low for like 5 hours in the crock put instead of low for 3?? I wanna make this tonight! Sounds so good!
Hey there Taylor!
That’s a great question, I hope I’m not too late seeing this to help out! You can absolutely use frozen chicken thighs, but the problem is searing the chicken first. When I have frozen chicken thighs, I defrost them in a bowl of lukewarm water for about an hour or two and then sear them in a cast iron, as per the directions in the recipe. I then transfer them to the crock pot and cook them on high for about 3.5 to 4 hours instead of just 3 hours. I hope this helps, thank you for your interest in this recipe! Let me know how it turns out!
~Donya
This sounds delicious! I plan on making it tomorrow and just want to clarify,; do you really use 3 tablespoons of fresh garlic minced? It seems like a lot of garlic. I just want to confirm before I make this tomorrow. Thanks!
Hey there Suzanna!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, I think you’re really going to like it! I am a huge garlic lover so I do use 3 tablespoons of fresh minced garlic, but if you want to use less than that you can, it’s completely up to you. I like a more garlicy flavor in this recipe, but cooking is all about personal preferences, so I would recommend using half the written amount if you’re worried the garlic could overwhelm the dish. I hope this is helpful, let me know how everything turns out!
~Donya
Heyy!
Do I have to sear the thighs first? The meat i currently have do not have skin either.
Hey there Mike!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, that’s a great question! If you’re using skin on, bone-in chicken thighs I would recommend searing them in a cast iron first. However, if you’re using chicken thighs that do not have skin then you don’t need to sear them first. I hope this helps, let me know how the dish turns out! Thank you for your support!
~Donya
So, I layered the bottom with halved golden potatoes, then put the skinless, deboned chicken thighs on top, then layered halved carrots on top. I doubled the sauce recipe. Turned out amazing. The kids loved it, wife and I loved it. Because the thighs were not seared, they released a lot of moisture that watered down the sauce and cooked the dish a little more like a pot roast, while keeping the flavor.
Hey there Mike!
Thank you for getting back to me! I am so happy to hear that this recipe was a hit, it sounds like you made a delicious meal. I love this recipe because it’s a meal that kids as well as adults can enjoy. Thank you so much for this phenomenal rating and for your kind words of support, if you ever have any other questions about a recipe please feel free to reach out!
~Donya
Saw this recipe and thought I would give it a try! I’m so glad I did, we thought it was wonderful! I made it exactly as the recipe stated! Will definitely be my go to for chicken thighs. Thanks so much!
Hey there Scott!
Yay! I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe, it’s hard to go wrong with slow cooked Chicken Thighs. Thank you so much for your kind words of support and for this fantastic rating, I appreciate it! Have a wonderful day!
~Donya
OMG….this was beyond delicious! I subsituted sugar free maple syrup for honey and teriyaki sauce (Panda Express) for soy sauce. I did not want to wait for a grocery order to make this wonderful dish. Kudos to Donya! This is by far the “best” crock pot chicken thigh dish I have ever made (sorry Betty Crocker). Next time I will go sugar free for the ketchup to lower the carbs (idkw….I’m a bit carbfree obsessed). It really gives me brown stew chicken vibes. Love and going for seconds in Maryland!
I forgot to leave the 5 stars as I was so busy trying to eat and type. Make this dish. Do not hesitate! Are you cooking yet? Irie!
Hey there!
I appreciate you doubling back to leave this amazing rating, thank you so much! Again, so happy that you enjoyed this recipe and I am so grateful for your support!
~Donya
Hey there Jaye!
I am exactly like you, sometimes when a recipe in my head I have to make it immediately and just substitute some things as I go. It sounds like you made perfect substitutions, I bet the maple syrup was delicious! Thank you so very much for your kind words and your support, I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! I hope you have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
Literally the best chicken recipe on the internet. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Hey there Jessica!
Wow! Thank you so much, I am so pleased to hear that you’ve enjoyed this recipe, it’s definitely a staple in my house. I really appreciate your phenomenal rating and your support, if you ever have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
~Donya
My husband, son and I devoured these. The flavor was amazing and it’s so easy. I did not have time to brown them first and next time I will either make the time or use skinless. The sauce was a bit watery underneath, but it thickened on top of the chicken and it was perfect. This is definitely a keeper!
Hey there Susan!
I am so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed this recipe, it’s a family favorite around here as well. Next time, if you brown the chicken in a cast iron skillet first, that should help to create a thicker sauce as it cooks, but I completely understand being rushed and I’m glad y’all still liked the recipe. Thank you so much for your fantastic rating and your kind words of support, I hope you have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
How long should I cook the chicken if I only do half of the recipe?
Hey there Trish!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe! You won’t have to change the cook time at all, even if you half the recipe. The chicken thighs will still take the same amount of time to slow cook whether it’s one thigh or four. Thank you for your support, have a happy New Year!
~Donya
My whole family raved about this recipe, including my foodie brother who got the cooking gene – I am not a super confident cook, but this made me look like a pro. I used skinless and boneless thighs so my end result was not as pretty – it looked more like pulled chicken – but the flavor was out of this world. I also added a little heat and served it over rice – with actual garnish choices of scallions and chopped cashews. My brother said, “Look at you with the add-ons!” What can I say, you inspired me! I think it would be great with steamed broccoli, and I liked folks’ idea of throwing in whatever extra veggies they have around. Thank you, Donya, and other cooks!
Hey there Julie!
Wow! I am so happy to hear this recipe inspired culinary confidence, that’s always what I hope for when I share my recipes! It sounds like you made a beautiful meal, rice or potatoes are perfect to serve with this dish. I also completely agree that you can just throw whatever veggies you’ve got on hand into the recipe, I’ve done frozen broccoli and carrots before and it’s delicious. If you liked this recipe, you should check out my Crock Pot Lemon Chicken recipe, it’s just as easy to make but has some brighter flavors, I think you would really like it. Thank you so much for your phenomenal rating and your kind words of support, I hope you have a happy Holiday!
~Donya
I made this tonight for a very picky friend, and we both loved it. The chicken just about fell apart – didn’t need a knife. I had some mushrooms that I needed to use up, so I threw them into the crock pot before adding the sauce. Delicious. I have added this recipe to my favourites. Thank you, Donya, for making this recipe available.
Hey there Carolyne!
Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so happy to hear that you and your friend enjoyed this recipe, it’s definitely one of my favorites as well! I bet adding mushrooms into the Crock Pot was delicious, that’s part of why I like this recipe, you can just add in any extra onions, carrots or mushrooms you have one hand and it’s delicious. Thank you so much for your support and your fantastic rating, if you ever have any questions about a recipe feel free to reach out!
~Donya
I made this chicken thigh recipe and it was delicious! The only thing I changed on it was that I added fresh pineapple and garlic jalapeño seasoning. It made my house smell so good while cooking and all plates were cleaned.
Hey there Adrianne!
My goodness, thank you so much for your kind words and this phenomenal rating! I am so happy y’all enjoyed this recipe, I’ve always been a big pineapple fan but I’ve never added fresh pineapple to this dish, I am definitely going to give that a try because it sounds like an amazing addition along this the garlic jalapeno seasoning! If you liked this recipe you should check out my Hawaiian Meatball recipe, it has crushed pineapple and if I were you I’d also throw in some of that jalapeno seasoning. Thank you so much for your support, I hope you have a fantastic day! Happy Holidays!
~Donya
Could you use boneless skinless thighs? My family will not eat any chicken with skin on it.
Hey there April!
That’s a great question, and the answer is yes absolutely! If your family prefers skinless then that will work just fine, you don’t have to sear the chicken in a cast iron, you can just add it directly to the crock pot. I hope you enjoy, let me know how it turns out!
~Donya
What a Scrumptious & Succulent chicken thigh dish, which I served with Garlic Herb Pilaf & mixed vegetables 🥰
Actually slow cooked in my CrockPot on High for 4 hrs, then an hour in low. The meat was soooooo tender, where pieces fell off, marinating in the Honey-Garlic sauce.
Truthfully I’m not a fan of chicken thighs, due to being too fatty, and the lengthy cleaning process.. However, I’m saving this recipe for future dinners.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏽
Hey there!
Wow! Thank you so much for this phenomenal rating and your kind words! I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, it sounds like you made a beautiful meal. If you liked this recipe, you should check out my Crock Pot Lemon Chicken recipe, it’s just as easy to make as the Chicken Thighs but it has a nice bright lemony flavor. Thank you so much for your support, if you ever have any questions about a recipe don’t hesitate to ask!
~Donya
Super easy & my family LOVED it !! Put it over jasmine rice & broccoli and everyone wanted seconds !
Hey there Rebecca!
Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so happy to hear that y’all enjoyed this dish! These Chicken Thighs became a weeknight staple in my house just because it’s so simple and easy. If you liked this recipe should should check out my Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef Recipe, it’s just as easy to make and absolutely delicious. Thank you so much for your support, if you ever have any questions please feel free to reach out!
~Donya
Can I use frozen thighs or do I need to thaw them first?
Hey there Carole!
Thank you so much for your interest in tis recipe, that’s a terrific question! I recommend thawing the chicken thighs first, if you cook them frozen it will change the cook time and add more liquid into the sauce. I hope this is helpful, let me know how everything turns out, I’d love to hear what you think! Happy Fourth of July, I hope you have a wonderful day!
~Donya
Such a hit! I made dinner for us and for a friend who just had a baby. Bit of a gamble to make and bring over a crockpot dish without having made it before, but it worked out beautifully! Friend and her husband said it was the best dinner they’d been brought in the three weeks since their baby came home, and my husband raved about it all night. Will definitely be making again!
Hey there Haley!
Wow! Thank you SO much for your kind words and this phenomenal rating! I am absolutely thrilled that everyone enjoyed this recipe, it’s definitely a favorite around my house. If you liked this recipe, you should check out my Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef recipe, it’s just as easy to make and has a delicious flavor. Thank you for your support, if you ever have any questions about a recipe please feel free to reach out!
~Donya
I stumbled on your site and this recipe while searching for a slow cooker chicken thigh recipe. This was delicious! I opted to slow bake them in a roasting pan sealed with foil at 190°. Took about four hours. Instead of cooking down the sauce, I drained it into a small pot and boiled it down. I’m not confident that searing the thighs made any difference, though.
Hey there Jed!
I am so happy you found your way onto my site, happy to have you here! In my experience, searing the thighs in a cast iron before you put them in the Crockpot gives the skin a nice texture, I usually do it stove top instead of in the oven so the skin crisps up. I hope you enjoyed the recipe, thank you so much for your terrific rating and words of support! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out, I hope you have a great day!
~Donya
Oh my, these were delicious! Made exactly as directed and they came out amazing. I had to let it sit on keep warm for a few hours so tops looked dry but just pored some of the sauce from the bottom and it did not affect the flavor at all. Searing the skins made them that much better so I wouldn’t skip that step. Definitely a keeper!
Hey there Diane!
Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words, I am happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe. These Chicken Thighs are my go-to Crock Pot dinner, they’re perfect to make on a busy weeknight. If you liked this recipe, you should check out my Chicken Alfredo Bake, it’s not a Crock Pot recipe but it’s great to make ahead of time and refrigerate until you need dinner. Let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, thank you so much for your support!
~Donya
This was amazing. I had to swap out the honey with syrup, simply because I didn’t have any. I am trying to cook off ingredients I already have, at the moment.
I did about 5 hrs on low, while at church this morning.
Thank you so much for the recipe, Donya!
Hey there Ralph!
Wow! Thank you so much for this phenomenal rating and your kind words, I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe. I do the exact same thing, using ingredients I have on hand, and in this case I am sure the syrup added a beautiful, rich flavor, it sounds delicious. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about a recipe in the future, I really appreciate your support!
~Donya
I have everything except honey…do you think it will still work leaving that out and adding some ginger?
Hey there Jamie!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, that’s a great question! If you don’t have honey, that is completely fine you can still make it, either you can leave out the sweet kick all together or you could try using 1/4 cup of molasses to help thicken the sauce and add some richness. Ginger, either fresh or ground, would be a delicious addition to this recipe, I say go for it! Please let me know how this recipe turns out for you, I think you’re really going to love it. Thank you so much for your support, I hope you have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
OMG! Best chicken ever! My husband says FANTASTIC!
Made homemade fried rice and stir fried veggies. Great flavor
AMAZING
Next time I’ll make it and put it in the fridge overnight to get the fat off.
Hey there Mari Ann!
Wow! Thank you so very much for this fantastic rating and your kind words! I’m so happy to hear you and your husband enjoyed this recipe, it sounds like you made a delicious dinner! Thank you for your support, if you ever have any questions about a recipe, please feel free to reach out!
~Donya
Turned out wonderfully. Family enjoyed it and will be making again! Renee eastern Ky
Hey there Renee!
Always happy to hear from a southern neighbor! I am so happy to hear everyone enjoyed this dish, I swear this recipe, it’s so simple but so packed with flavor. Thank you so much for this fantastic rating and for your support, I hope you have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
This recipe was delicious! I like dark meat so, it was perfect and I will make again. Thank you!
Hey there Cheryl!
Thank you so much for this sweet comment, I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Let me know if you ever have any questions, thank you for your support!
~Donya
This recipe was great. I used chicken thighs with attached legs.
I added in the red pepper flakes and a little extra garlic as suggested to add in the little spice. About halfway through cooking, I added to a little BBQ sauce.
Hey there!
Wow! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe, I bet adding that BBQ sauce added a great smoky flavor! I really appreciate your phenomenal rating, thank you so much for sharing. Have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
Super yummy! I added Sesame seed oil and red pepper flakes to this recipe, this chicken was fall off the bone and the flavor was great!
Hey there Abbi!
Thank you so much for this terrific rating, and your sweet comment! Thrilled to hear you liked this recipe, I bet adding that extra sprinkle of red pepper flakes did the trick, sounds delicious! Thank you for your support, I hope you have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
Do you need to add any water to the crock pot or just let it bake in the sauce?
Hey there Amy!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe! You don’t need to add water, just let it cook in the sauce and it will come out perfect! Thank you so much for your support, let me know what you think if you end up making it!
~Donya
Great recipe! The chicken was fall off the bone tender with just the right amount of sweetness from the glaze.
Hey there!
Wow! Thank you so much for your phenomenal rating and your kind words! I am absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe, it’s definitely a favorite in my house as well. If you liked this recipe, you should check out my Crockpot Lemon Chicken recipe, it’s a similar recipe just with different flavors. Thank you so much for your support, I hope you have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
Kids gobbled this up. Thank you for a reliable meal that’s easy for the rough days of toddler parenting.
Hey there Mallory!
Thank you so much for your sweet words, and for your fantastic rating! Reading this made me think back to when my boys were young, my youngest was a picky eater and it can be a real task to find a meal the whole family can enjoy. So, I am thrilled to hear this recipe was a hit with your kids. If they liked this recipe, you should try my Homemade Meatballs, I know my sons always loved those! Thank you so much for your support, I hope you have a great rest of your day!
I have a dilemma. My SO only likes boneless skinless chicken breast. And (I should have my southern girl card revoked) I don’t own a cast iron skillet. Any ideas?
Hey there!
Not a dilemma in the slightest, I write my recipes based on how I like to make these dishes, but everyone has different preferences. You can absolutely use skinless chicken breasts, and honestly that solves the cast iron problem because you won’t need to sear them skin side down. If you’re doing this recipe with boneless and skinless chicken, I would just skip step 1 in the instructions and go straight to step 2. I hope this helps, let me know how it turns out! Thanks for your support!
~Donya
What do I do if I don’t like ketchup?!
Hey there Kate!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, that’s a great question! If it’s the texture of ketchup you don’t like, then honestly I would still use the 3/4 cups of ketchup because the texture will completely change once it’s in the Crockpot. If you don’t like the flavor of ketchup, then I’m going to recommend something kind of out there but bear with me. I was making this recipe a few months ago, but had run out of ketchup, so I actually used 3/4 of a cup of peach jam/preserves and then only used 1/4 cup of honey, and I added the juice of 1/2 lemon. I know it sounds odd, but my goodness it was so delicious. Now, I will let you know this obviously changes the flavor quite a bit from the original, but I would highly recommend using 3/4 cup of peach preserves as a substitute for the ketchup. Let me know how it turns out, thank you so much for your support!
~Donya
Made this last night it’s absolutely delicious! Didn’t even know I had chicken thighs until I did an inventory of the freezer, and then it was what in the world? How do I cook these, do I even want to? Long way to say thanks but it is really good even though I didn’t sear it first.
Hey there Joan!
I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Crockpot meals are the perfect way to clean out your freezer. If you like this one you should try my Slow cooker Mexican Beef recipe, it’s another one of those “throw it in the pot and forget about it” meals. Thank you so much for your kind words of support!
~Donya
I made this for supper and WOW it is DELISH and my hubby asked for more sauce!! It was a hit and so easy. We had red mashed potatoes and carrots with it YUMMO!!!
Hey there Lisa!
My goodness! I am thrilled to hear y’all enjoyed this so much! It sounds like you made it into quite the meal, I usually serve this with potatoes too and it’s always a hit. If you like this recipe you should try my Mexican Shredded Beef recipe, it’s another easy weeknight Crockpot meal. Thank you so much for your support, I hope you have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
This was delicious and so easy. My family loved it. Thank you!
Hey Julie!
I am so happy to hear everyone liked it, it’s nice and easy so it’s perfect for weeknight family dinners. Thank you so much for your rating and your support, I appreciate it!
~Donya
Do you know the calories in this recipe
Hey there Kathy!
That’s a great question! I don’t personally include the nutritional information in my recipes, but if you copy and paste the recipe into the link below, that website will calculate it for you. I hope this helps!
~Donya
Hey there! I have two VERY small whole heirlooms chickens. I was thinking about putting both of them in the crock pot and using this recipe. Do you think it could work?
Hey Carrie!
I think that sounds like a great idea! I’ll tell you, I’ve never personally done it, but it sounds delicious. Now, since you’re cooking two whole chickens the timing might be different, I would definitely do a low crockpot heat instead of the high and I might cook it for an extra hour depending on how it’s looking. Let me know how it goes I’m very curious, I hope you enjoy!
~Donya
Hey Carrie,
That’s a great question, and a phenomenal idea! I’ll tell you I’ve never personally tried it, but I’m betting it will work well. If I were you I would make sure to cook it on the longer lower heat instead of the high heat since your putting more chicken in your crockpot. You also might need to let it cook for a little longer, it might need an extra hour. Thanks so much for your support, let me know how it goes I’m very interested!
~Donya
Hello from the UK. May I ask why your original suggestion is to use chicken tights with bone instead of boneless? Also if needed can I layer chicken in the slow cooker? Hope to hear from you soon.
Hey there Joanna!
Thank you so much for your interest in the recipe, I am so happy to hear from you, these are great questions! I recommend bone-in Chicken Thighs for this recipe, primarily because for flavor, I’ve found that it give a richer, deeper flavor to the dish. That being said, you can absolutely use skinless, boneless chicken thighs if that’s what available or what you prefer, it’s all about making the recipe to fit your tastes! Using boneless chicken thighs won’t change the texture of the chicken or the cooking process. You can also layer the chicken thighs into the Crock Pot if necessary to make them all fit, I would simply be careful of over crowding the slow cooker, it’ll change the required cooking time, but if the chicken overlaps slightly it won’t make a huge difference. I hope that this helps, and I really hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know how everything turns out! Have a wonderful week, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any other questions!
~Donya
Thinking of making this with an instant pot. Have you tried it that way?
Hey Maria!
That’s a great question! I will tell you, I’ve never personally tried this recipe in an instant pot, I use a crock pot. But, I always say most things are worth a try at least once. Let me know how it goes, I’m very interested!
~Donya
Love it, my husband doesn’t like chicken but said this is a keeper.
Diane
Hey Diane!
I’m just thrilled to hear y’all liked yet another recipe, I feel so incredibly grateful. If you want to try another crockpot chicken recipe, you should check out my Lemon Chicken. Thank you for all your support!
~Donya
Delicious! Prepared today on low in my crockpot. Added. Little ginger as you suggested. Served with rice, roasted vegetables, and a pear gelatin salad. Thanks!
Hey JR!
Thank you so much for this lovely comment, it sounds like you made an absolutely delicious meal. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thank you for your rating!
~Donya
Can you use this recipe with a mix of chicken thighs and chicken legs?
Hey Claressa!
Yes, you can absolutely use chicken thighs and chicken legs! I hope you like the recipe, let me know how it turns out!
~Donya
I made this recipe – followed it exactly, except i did use your idea and added red pepper flakes for more heat. This recipe was the best for chicken thighs that I have ever eaten! My husband was wild about it and he actually raved about his dinner! This recipe is a must – I added it to our favorites, and you better believe I will be making this again! And again, and again!
Carol! You’ve made my day!
Thank you for the great rating and I’m thrilled you all like the recipe. It’s a favorite here and so easy.
I hope you and your husband have a lovely weekend.
~Donya
Made this last week and it was delicious! My husband also loved it. We will be making this again.
Hey Debby!
Thanks so much for your sweet words. You’ve made my day and I’m so glad y’all like the recipe.
Have a wonderful day,
~Donya
Hello. I tried this recipe and it smells and looks delicious.. But.. The Sauce didn’t thicken ☹️ what did I do wrong?