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.
Serve this amazing chicken with Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Southern Style Green Beans, and warm Garlic Rolls, and you’ve got a comfort food meal that your family and friends will love.
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I saved this recipe awhile ago and decided to make it. It is fantastic. I made it exactly as the recipe stated. I have a large cast iron skillet and browned the chicken as you stated. My wife loved it. Definitely going to make this again, amd it is so easy. I wouldn’t change a thing with this recipe…..Thank you!
Scott
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 main dish recipe creation that’s been on repeat in my kitchen for 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
- Chicken Thighs – I use bone-in, skin-on for the best flavor and texture.. You can use boneless, skinless chicken if you prefer.
- For The Sauce – Ketchup, Soy Sauce, Honey
- Seasonings – Onion Powder, Dried Mustard, Dried Thyme, Dried Parsley, Salt and Pepper
Do I Need To Sear The Chicken First?
For this recipe, getting a good sear on the chicken is best. It helps impart extra flavor. I use a cast iron skillet (get it screaming hot) to brown the chicken. Work in 2 batches so the chicken does not touch while searing the skin.
Can I Use Boneless Chicken Thighs?
Yes, you can. You can use boneless, skinless thighs if you can’t find bone-in, skin-on thighs at the store. I recommend still searing to impart extra flavor before adding the chicken to the crock pot.
How Do I Thicken The Sauce?
Pour the slow cooker’s juices into a medium saucepan. Mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water and whisk into the chicken thigh juices. Simmer on low heat, whisking until the sauce has thickened.
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Substitutions For This Recipe
- You can change up the flavors if you want. Add 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.
How To Store Leftovers
Crock Pot chicken recipes are great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time. The cooked chicken and any leftover sauce keep well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Store in a resealable container, then reheat before serving.
What To Serve With Crock Pot Chicken Thighs
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!
- Instant Pot Herb Rice
- BEST Stuffed Baked Potatoes
- Instant Pot Parmesan Noodles
- Skillet Green Beans
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
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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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Rosemary
Can boneless chicken thighs be used for this recipe?
Sure! Enjoy.
~Donya
Anna Miller
Made this last night for dinner and it was delicious! I made almost no changes, I just didn’t have thyme so I substituted savory. The whole family, my 2 and 5 year old included loved it!
Awesome! Thanks so much, Anna.
~Donya
Courtney Woodruff
It is in the crock pot right now. The glaze was delicious. I substituted agave nectar for honey and balsamic vinegar for soy. I also added some regular chili powder, ancho chili powder and cayenne for a touch of heat. Can’t wait to try this tonight!
Donna
I did make it the recipe, but changed it a little. Made it diabetic friendly, didn’t have any honey so used truvia brown sugar, sugar free ketchup
Carol
OMG, delicious! Easy, fast cheap dish and very yummy. 😋
Make-it 👍
Robert Booth
I really enjoyed this recipe !!! so easy as you said the flavours are intense but sweet … I will definetly make this anytime of the year ! I served this with fried rice diced onions and broccoli stir fry 😀👍
Glad you liked it! Thanks so much.
~Donya
Kristina C
Absolutely delicious and very easy crockpot chicken meal. My husband was raving about it and said this should be a staple recipe in our home. Thank you for creating this wonderful and easy dish! We love it!
Val
I’ve been using this recipe for a couple of years! It’s my go to when I don’t know what to make. I have a 4 in 1 ninja so I sear the thighs right in the crockpot, I love the ninja for that reason saves dishes ! This is an absolute must in rotation for dinners ! Thank you for this awesome recipe!!! 😀
This is the best comment, Val! Thank you.
~Donya
Robin J Parker
These are amazing every time I cook them! Consistently delicious and so easy to make!
Thank you, Robin for your kind words and the great rating! So glad you are a part of the Southern Soul family.
~Donya