Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs With Sweet-Savory Soy Sauce

Slow cooking gives the chicken thighs time to soften until a fork pulls them apart, while honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic form a sweet-savory coating. This Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken is finished with parsley and toasted sesame seeds for fresh, nutty texture.

Six boneless, skinless chicken thighs cook beneath a sauce whisked from minced garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and dried oregano. Whisking before pouring helps the ingredients combine before they reach the cooker, and coating the thighs evenly gives the sauce contact with every piece during the long cook rather than leaving pockets of one ingredient. Parsley and toasted sesame seeds are held for the finish, where they add contrasting color and texture.

Look for chicken that yields easily and pulls apart with a fork; that is the source's stated sign that the slow cook has done its work. A common misstep is judging by the clock alone, since the recipe gives ranges for both heat settings and different thighs may soften at different rates. If you want a thicker finish, take out the chicken and simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly before drizzling.

Serve the saucy chicken with white or brown rice, noodles, sautéed vegetables, cauliflower rice, or a garden salad. Leftovers can be reheated gently on the stove or in the microwave, and the sauce can be spooned over the chicken as it warms.