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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Crockpot Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • ⅓ cup honey (113 g)
  • ¼ cup sriracha sauce (60 ml)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • ¼ cup water (60 ml)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels and season lightly with ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and water until smooth.
  3. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer inside a 5-quart slow cooker. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
  4. Pour the honey sriracha sauce evenly over the chicken thighs, keeping skin mostly exposed.
  5. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours until chicken is tender and moist. Alternatively, cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Optional: For crispy skin, transfer thighs to a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until skin caramelizes and crisps.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help sauce stick and avoid sogginess. Broil after slow cooking for crispy skin. Adjust sriracha to taste for spice level. If sauce is too thin after cooking, remove chicken and reduce sauce on high heat for 15-20 minutes.

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Keywords: honey sriracha chicken, crockpot chicken thighs, slow cooker chicken, easy dinner, sweet and spicy chicken, family meal, busy night recipe

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