Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs - Dump and Go
Skip the takeout! These 5-ingredient honey garlic chicken thighs are sweet, savory, and perfectly tender. Finished with a glossy glaze, it’s a healthy, "dump and go" dinner the whole family will love.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce low sodium recommended
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch for the final slurry
- 2 tbsp Water cold, for the slurry
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Whisk the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and lime juice until the honey is fully incorporated.
- The Dump: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours. Avoid using the High setting to prevent the honey from scorching.
- Thicken the Glaze: Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and set aside on a plate. In a small cup, whisk the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
- The Finish: Stir the slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker. Turn the setting to HIGH and cook for 10–15 minutes until the sauce has thickened into a glossy glaze.
- Coat & Serve: Return the chicken to the pot and toss to coat thoroughly in the glaze. Serve warm.
Notes
- Why Thighs? Thighs release natural fats that emulsify with the honey; breasts will likely dry out in this specific sauce.
- Storage: Leftovers are incredible for lunch the next day. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: You can "dump" the raw ingredients (except cornstarch) into a freezer bag for an easy meal-prep kit. Thaw in the fridge before cooking.
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