Description
This Crockpot Hot Honey Chicken combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet, spicy glaze made from honey, Sriracha, garlic, and lime—an effortless slow-cooked dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup honey
- ½ lime (juiced)
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (6 to 8 thighs)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Set the slow cooker to high. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the honey, lime juice, Sriracha, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the ingredients are fully blended and the sauce is smooth.
- Arrange the chicken thighs evenly in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated thoroughly.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for approximately 3½ hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 180°F (82°C). For even cooking, flip the chicken halfway through to coat both sides in the sauce.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Spoon any remaining sauce from the slow cooker over the top. Serve hot over cooked white rice or with your preferred side dish.
- Allow leftovers to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha based on your spice preference.
- For best results, use fresh lime juice.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg