Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes
This easy crockpot honey garlic chicken thighs recipe features tender, juicy chicken and buttery sweet potatoes in a sweet, garlicky sauce. It’s a comforting, hands-off dinner perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–6 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes (LOW) or 3 hours 15 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6–8 thighs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (use low-sodium if desired)
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Mince the garlic. Pat chicken thighs dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Place sweet potato cubes in an even layer at the bottom of a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker. Lay chicken thighs on top, skin-side up.
- In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and minced garlic. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and sweet potatoes.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Carefully remove chicken thighs with tongs. Stir sweet potatoes in the sauce, then plate potatoes and top with a chicken thigh. Drizzle extra sauce over the top.
- If desired, broil chicken thighs for 2–3 minutes to crisp the skin.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used but may cook faster. Add extra veggies like carrots or parsnips if desired. To thicken the sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry and cook uncovered for the last 20–30 minutes. Leftovers taste even better the next day and freeze well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh plus sweet potatoes
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 27
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