Crockpot Sweet and Saucy Chicken and Potatoes

Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort food: Crockpot Sweet and Saucy Chicken and Potatoes. This irresistible recipe pairs tender, juicy chicken thighs with buttery baby potatoes, all slow-cooked to perfection in a sweet and tangy sauce made with honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar. The aromatic spice rub and optional chicken searing layer rich, savory depth into every bite, while the crockpot does all the hard work for effortless meal prep. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this set-it-and-forget-it dish delivers bold flavors and hearty satisfaction in every serving. Top it off with a drizzle of thickened sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an unforgettable meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Keywords: crockpot chicken recipe, sweet and tangy chicken, chicken and potatoes recipe, slow-cooker meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1.5 lbs baby red or gold potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup honey
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.33 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned. This step is optional but enhances the flavor.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic to form the sauce.

Step 5

Place the halved potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot. Lay the seared chicken thighs on top of the potatoes.

Step 6

Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and potatoes.

Step 7

Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked and the potatoes are soft.

Step 8

Once cooking is complete, transfer the chicken and potatoes to a serving platter and keep warm.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce left in the crockpot. Set the crockpot to HIGH and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Step 10

Drizzle the thickened sauce over the chicken and potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(924.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1868.1

Total Fat 94.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 750mg	0%
Sodium 6889.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 63.6g
Protein 163.2g	0%

Vitamin D 42IU	0%
Calcium 125.6mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 1850.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 35.3%

Carbs: 18.7%