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Sweet Spicy Crockpot Chicken Thighs recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
Yesica Andrews

Crockpot Chicken Thighs Sweet Spicy Cozy Flavors Your Family Will Love

This Crockpot Chicken Thighs Sweet Spicy recipe is a delicious and easy dinner perfect for weeknight or family dinners. Slow cooker chicken thighs simmer in a flavorful sweet and spicy sauce, making it a cozy meal your whole family will enjoy. It’s a hassle-free way to prepare tender, tasty chicken with minimal effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 436

Ingredients
  

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of extra fat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup less sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 4 cups cooked white rice for serving
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
  2. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken thighs for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
  3. Combine ketchup, soy sauce, honey, dark brown sugar, grated ginger, sriracha, and minced garlic in a medium bowl and mix well.
  4. Place the browned chicken thighs into a 6-quart slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce evenly over them.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on the high setting for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly reduced.
  6. Once done, sprinkle sliced green onions and chopped cilantro over the chicken and serve it hot over cooked white rice.

Notes

  • Nutritional information excludes rice. This recipe is great for a hands-off, flavor-packed weeknight meal. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated within 3 days.