By Becky Hardin
Updated Dec 11, 2025
Sweet, salty, and packed with flavor, this Asian-inspired Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is one of my favorite go-to dinners. I love making it in the slow cooker because it’s completely hands-off, comes out tender and juicy every time, and fills the house with the most amazing aroma. It’s my kind of hassle-free family dinner that everyone asks for again and again.
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5-Star Review
“Made this tonight with bonelss skinless thighs and cooked low for 4 hours and they were amazing and very easy. Served over white rice! This is now going to be in my weekly rotation! Thank you” -Stephanie
Hands-Off Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
This crockpot version of honey garlic chicken is a fuss-free, hands-off dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor. The sauce is perfectly sweet and salty, and the chicken thighs are wonderfully juicy and flavorful.
This honey garlic chicken is perfectly balanced as is, but you can make minor adjustments to better suit your tastes. Try mixing the honey-garlic sauce with barbecue sauce to create a spicy, smoky, and slightly acidic dish. For a citrusy twist, add a few tablespoons of orange marmalade to the sauce.
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- ▢ 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs or use boneless thighs or chicken breasts, but they require a slightly shorter cooking time
- ▢ ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce use gluten free if needed
- ▢ ⅓ cup ketchup
- ▢ ⅓ cup honey
- ▢ 6 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ▢ 2 tbsp water use cold water, as hot water will cause it to clump up
- ▢ ½ tbsp sesame seeds
- ▢ 1 green onion sliced
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Instructions
- In a bowl whisk the soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and garlic together. ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup ketchup, ⅓ cup honey, 6 cloves garlic
- Spray the crockpot insert with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the chicken in an even layer in the bottom of the crockpot. 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Cover and cook the chicken on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove the cooked chicken and set it aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together. Stir this into the sauce in the crockpot, cover, and cook for another 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. 2 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp water
- Add the chicken back to the crockpot and toss it in the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and serve. 1 green onion, ½ tbsp sesame seeds
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- Make sure that the chicken is fully cooked through. If you have an instant-read thermometer, it should register at 165°F.
- Add veggies to this dish to make it a complete meal. Diced bell peppers or carrots would go great. Add them in along with the other ingredients.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Step by Step
Make the sauce : Combine ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup ketchup, ⅓ cup honey, and 6 cloves garlic in a bowl and whisk well. Set aside.
Coat the crockpot insert with nonstick spray.
Add the chicken and cook: Place 6 skinless bone-in chicken thighs in an even layer at the bottom of the crockpot. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, gently tossing to evenly coat.
Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours. To be fully cooked, the internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°F.
Remove the cooked chicken and place it on a plate.
Make the slurry: Whisk 2 tbsp of cornstarch and cold water together. Stir into the sauce in the crockpot, cover the crockpot, and let it continue cooking for another 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
Add the chicken back: Place the chicken back in the crockpot and toss it in the thickened sauce.
Garnish and serve : Garnish with ½ tbsp of sesame seeds, 1 sliced green onion, and serve.
How to Store
These chicken thighs are best served as soon as they are cooked so that the meat is tender and juicy. If you do have leftovers, they will keep well, covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 360°F, Add a couple of tablespoons of water to the baking dish and cover with foil so that they don’t dry out.
Freeze honey garlic chicken in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve this honey garlic chicken over a bed of rice, on top of quinoa, or with fluffy mashed potatoes . To add some green to our plate and a touch of crunch, I’ll make fried okra , or batch of cheesy air fried zucchini . When I want to kick things up a notch and add some spice, I like to prepare spicy cheesy broccoli .
more honey chicken recipes we love
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Honey Balsamic Chicken Breast
Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs or use boneless thighs or chicken breasts, but they require a slightly shorter cooking time
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce use gluten free if needed
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup honey
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water use cold water, as hot water will cause it to clump up
- ½ tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 green onion sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk the soy sauce, ketchup, honey, and garlic together. ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup ketchup, ⅓ cup honey, 6 cloves garlic
- Spray the crockpot insert with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the chicken in an even layer in the bottom of the crockpot. 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Cover and cook the chicken on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove the cooked chicken and set it aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together. Stir this into the sauce in the crockpot, cover, and cook for another 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. 2 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp water
- Add the chicken back to the crockpot and toss it in the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and serve. 1 green onion, ½ tbsp sesame seeds
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Notes
- Make sure that the chicken is fully cooked through. If you have an instant-read thermometer, it should register at 165°F.
- Add veggies to this dish to make it a complete meal. Diced bell peppers or carrots would go great. Add them in along with the other ingredients.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
