Crockpot Chicken Thighs Recipe
Crockpot Chicken Thighs is a flavorful and effortless dish featuring tender, slow-cooked chicken thighs bathed in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, and basil. It's a simple, hands-off recipe perfect for busy days.
Equipment
- 4-quart slow cooker
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving spoon
- Tongs (for handling chicken thighs)
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, and basil until well combined.
- Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
- Once cooked, check the chicken thighs for tenderness.
- Stir the sauce gently to ensure it coats the chicken evenly.
- Serve the chicken thighs warm with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water) during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Add chopped vegetables, such as carrots or potatoes, to make it a one-pot meal.