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Slow Cooker Sticky Garlic Chicken Thighs (Dump & Go Dinner)

Easy Slow Cooker Sticky Garlic Chicken Thighs made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and simple pantry ingredients. A dump-and-go crockpot chicken thighs recipe that cooks into a sticky, flavorful glaze perfect for serving over rice or noodles.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:6 hours
Total Time:6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-Inspired
Keyword: slow cooker chicken thighs, slow cooker sticky garlic chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Raya

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • salt & black pepper

Sticky Garlic Sauce

  • 10 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp chili flakes optional
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Place chicken thighs into the slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl, then pour over chicken.
  • Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  • The sauce thickens as it cooks and reduces slightly in the slow cooker. For a thicker glaze, remove the lid for the last 20–30 minutes or broil the chicken at the end.
  • Serve over rice with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Sauce thickens naturally as it cooks — no slurry needed
  • Bone-in thighs give best flavor and texture
  • Broiling is optional but highly recommended for color
  • Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on ingredients used. Calories are calculated using bone-in chicken thighs and standard pantry sauces.