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This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken features succulent chicken thighs and vegetables in a sticky honey garlic sauce. It\u2019s an easy crockpot chicken recipe that only need 15 minutes of prep before the slow cooker goes to work.<\/em><\/p>\n

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When you\u2019re looking for easy crockpot meals, it\u2019s hard to beat this crock pot honey garlic chicken. The chicken practically melts in your mouth with the veggies coming out tender and juicy.<\/p>\n

This recipe makes an easy weeknight dinner that even picky eaters will enjoy! The honey garlic sauce is to die for! When you\u2019re in a hurry, you can always make\u00a0Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken\u00a0instead.<\/p>\n

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How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s how to make it:<\/p>\n

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    • In a small bowl mix the sauce ingredients: honey, garlic, soy sauce, ketchup and oregano.<\/li>\n
    • Chop the potatoes, carrots, onions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Add the chicken, vegetables and sauce to the slow cooker.<\/li>\n
      • Cover and cook for 6-8 hours on LOW (preferable) or 3 hours on HIGH.<\/li>\n
      • About 20-30 minutes before serving, add the green beans and optional cornstarch slurry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Use bone-in chicken thighs<\/strong> whenever possible. They\u2019ll hold their shape during cooking, whereas boneless chicken thighs can disintegrate into stew!<\/p>\n

        A 6-quart\u00a0crock pot isideal for this recipe, but a 4-quart will work too. Check out our tips on how to use a slow cooker\u00a0for more tips and tricks.<\/p>\n

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        Honey Garlic Sauce<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

        Once you remove the chicken and vegetables from the crock pot, there\u2019ll be a good quantity of honey garlic sauce remaining. I recommend putting it through a fat separator to remove excess fat before serving.<\/p>\n

        For a thicker sauce, mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 3 teapsoons water in a cup to and pour into the sauce when adding the green beans. The sauce will thicken while the green beans cook, so everything is ready at once.<\/p>\n

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        Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n
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        How to Serve Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

        While this slow cooker chicken recipe is a one pot meal, some readers served it with rice to soak up the extra sauce.
        \nThe chicken can look a bit pale out of the crock pot, so consider broiling for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the skin for an attractive presentation.
        \nThen transfer the chicken and vegetables to serving plates and drizzle the honey garlic sauce on top. Add minced fresh parsley as well if desired.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

        Can you use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Yes, but chicken breasts require less cooking time<\/em> since they are leaner and prone to drying out. Cook for 3 to 4 hours on LOW or 1\u00bd to 2 hours on HIGH. They are done as soon as they internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0<\/strong>F (74\u00b0<\/strong>C).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

        Can you overcook chicken in a slow cooker?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Chicken thighs will remain juicy within a 12-hour period in the slow cooker, but chicken breasts dry out much more sooner and require extra attention. Always fill your crock pot half to two-thirds full to keep everything juicy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

        Can you put frozen chicken in slow cooker?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

        While some people claim to have done it successfully, the USDA clearly states that it is not safe to put frozen meat in the slow cooker. Due to the uneven thawing in the crockpot, some parts of the chicken may spoil in a warm state before getting cooked.
        \nTo thaw chicken easily, place it in a sealed ziplock bag in a water bath at room temperature. It only takes 40-60 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        More slow cooker chicken recipes:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n