Crock Pot Lemon Honey Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly flavorful Crock Pot Lemon Honey Chicken! This easy slow cooker recipe combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with a vibrant blend of freshly squeezed lemon juice, sweet honey, and savory low-sodium soy sauce. Infused with aromatic garlic, thyme, and a hint of paprika, this dish creates a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that the whole family will adore. The perfectly thickened sauce is ideal for drizzling over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables, while optional crispy skin adds a gourmet twist. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep, this set-it-and-forget-it meal makes dinnertime stress-free, while garnishes like fresh parsley and lemon slices elevate the presentation. Whether you're seeking comfort food or a healthy, flavorful dinner, this lemon honey chicken recipe is a must-try for your slow cooker lineup!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on or boneless, skinless)
- 0.25 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, optional garnish)
- 4 slices lemon slices (optional garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken thighs in the crock pot in a single layer.
In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the lemon honey mixture evenly over the chicken thighs in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Optional: For crispy chicken skin, transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a baking sheet, brush with some of the cooking liquid, and broil on HIGH for 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
To thicken the sauce, whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Remove 1 cup of cooking liquid from the crock pot, stir in the cornstarch slurry, and return to the crock pot. Stir well and cook on HIGH for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Serve the lemon honey chicken over rice, pasta, or alongside roasted vegetables. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 93.7 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 564 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 3866 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 127.7 g | 255% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1677 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
