Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs and Potatoes Recipe
This dump-and-go slow cooker recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken thighs and potatoes bathed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner, this dish requires minimal effort with maximum flavor payoff.
Ingredients
- 6 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 lb red baby potatoes (or gold potatoes, cut if large)
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening sauce)
Preparation Time
- Total Time: 4-6 hours (plus optional thickening time)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Servings: 6
Step 1: Add Chicken and Vegetables to Slow Cooker
Add chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
Add sliced onion.
Add baby potatoes.
Add oregano, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
Toss everything together to coat evenly.
Arrange the chicken with skin-side up.
Step 2: Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce
In a separate bowl, combine lemon juice and minced garlic.
Add honey.
Add sweet chili sauce.
Add soy sauce.
Add brown sugar.
Add Dijon mustard.
Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken and Potatoes
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and potatoes in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours.
Step 4: Thicken the Sauce (Optional)
Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker.
Stir well to combine.
Continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Serve
Skim off any excess oil from the surface of the sauce.
(Optional) Brown the chicken skin with a blow torch.
Serve the chicken and potatoes over rice or your preferred side dish.
