Cozy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy and Perfect with Green Beans
A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender boneless, skin-on chicken thighs in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, finished with crisp-tender green beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey (113 g)
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (60 ml)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (30 g)
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth (60 ml)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed (450 g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml, optional for searing)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, water or chicken broth, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
- Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place chicken thighs in a single layer in the crockpot. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, coating all pieces.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender and sauce is thick and glossy.
- About 30 minutes before cooking ends, add trimmed green beans around the chicken in the crockpot. Replace lid and continue cooking.
- Taste sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If sauce is too thin, remove lid and cook on high for 10-15 minutes to reduce.
- Serve chicken and green beans with extra sauce spooned over. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Add green beans during the last 30 minutes to keep them crisp-tender. Searing chicken is optional but adds flavor and color. Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free. For low sugar, substitute honey with maple syrup or sugar-free syrup. Avoid overcooking green beans to prevent mushiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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