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Sticky sweet chicken thighs with noodles.
Victoria Haneveer

Sticky Sweet Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Boneless chicken thighs cook slowly in a sticky sauce made with honey, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic and basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
 

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey
  • ½ cup (125 ml) ketchup
  • ½ cup (125 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Equipment

  • 4-quart slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Instant-read meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Arrange the chicken thighs in a 4-quart slow cooker.
  2. Whisk the honey, ketchup, soy sauce, basil and garlic together in a bowl.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
  5. Serve with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Soy sauce is already salty, so taste the finished sauce before adding any extra salt.
  • Slow cookers vary. Begin checking earlier if yours cooks quickly.