The Simplest Tastiest Crockpot Chicken Recipe
Transform your weeknight dinners with *The Simplest Tastiest Crockpot Chicken Recipe*, a foolproof way to create ultra-tender, flavorful chicken with minimal effort. This crowd-pleasing dish features juicy, seared chicken thighs slowly cooked in a savory-sweet blend of garlic, soy sauce, and honey, enhanced with aromatic thyme and smoky paprika. The crockpot does all the heavy lifting, delivering fall-off-the-bone goodness in just a few hours. Perfect for busy schedules, this recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep and pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal. Don't forget to drizzle the irresistible, reduced sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley for a polished finish. Whether you're a crockpot beginner or pro, this recipe is a guaranteed win for cozy family dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless preferred)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. This step is optional but enhances flavor.
In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Place the seared chicken thighs into the crockpot in a single layer.
Pour the garlic-soy-honey mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. The chicken should be tender and easily fall off the bone.
Once done, remove the chicken thighs from the crockpot and place them on a serving platter.
Optionally, thicken the sauce. Pour the leftover juices from the crockpot into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until slightly reduced.
Drizzle the sauce over the chicken thighs and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve hot with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 564 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 4528 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.7 g | ||
| Protein | 166.6 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2043 mg | 43% | |
*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.
