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Easy Brown Sugar Honey Garlic Crockpot Chicken Thighs

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A simple and comforting crockpot recipe featuring tender chicken thighs cooked low and slow in a sweet and savory brown sugar, honey, and garlic sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (boneless can be used)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin side up in a single layer in the crockpot.
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken without stirring.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. For a thicker glaze, remove chicken and simmer sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, then spoon over chicken before serving.

Notes

Patting chicken dry helps the skin get some texture even in the crockpot. Avoid stirring the sauce during cooking to keep the skin intact. Simmer sauce after cooking if a thicker glaze is desired. Use bone-in thighs for juicier meat. Can substitute tamari for soy sauce to make gluten-free. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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