Juicy chicken thighs in a honey barbecue marinade slow-cooked in a crockpot to perfection. Brush thighs with additional honey barbecue sauce and set the glaze under the broiler! Easy Recipe, just four ingredients, and kid-approved!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Kid friendly!
- Did you know that honey barbecue sauce only needs 3 ingredients?
- You can use this recipe to make wings instead for a great game-day appetizer!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Barbecue Sauce - Use whatever brand of sauce you want.
- Honey - you can use creamed honey or regular.
- Wings? - you can substitute 3 lbs of wings for the thighs. They will only take 3-4 hours to cook instead of 5.
Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions
- Whisk the honey, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce together until smooth.
- Measure out ½ cup of sauce and set it aside.
- Place 3 lbs. of thawed boneless skinless chicken thighs in a 2-quart slow cooker or crockpot.
- Pour the sauce, will the exception of the reserved ½ cup, over the thighs.
- Cook on low for 5 hours.
- If using frozen thighs, cook on low for 8 hours.
- After 5 hours, turn the oven broiler on high.
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place a wire cooling rack on top of the foil.
- Using tongs remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place the pieces on the wire rack.
- Discard liquid from the slow cooker.
- Brush the reserved honey barbecue sauce over the chicken thighs.
- Place the pan in the center of the oven, under the broiler, for about 1 minute. This will set the glaze on the chicken.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
Yes, you are using the sauce as a marinade to cook the chicken in. You will discard this sauce from the crockpot and glaze the thighs will reserved sauce that hasn't been touched by raw chicken.
I personally love to eat these with Fried Rice. Another great option is Hasselback Potatoes or Crispy Smashed Potatoes!
Ooo! How about some Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers! Or even these Crispy Potato Wedges!
You can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, the oven at 350 for 10-15 minutes or in an air fryer at 370-ish degrees for about 4 minutes.
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Honey Barbecue Glazed Chicken
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup Barbecue Sauce
- ¾ Cup Honey
- ¾ Cup Soy Sauce
- 3 lbs. Thawed Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Instructions
- Whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, and soy sauce.  Reserve a ½ cup of sauce. Â
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Â
- Pour the sauce, except for the reserved ½ cup, over the chicken thighs.
- Cook on low for 5 hours.
- After 5 hours, turn the oven broiler on high. Â
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place a wire cooling rack on top of the foil.
- Using tongs, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place the pieces on the wire rack.
- Discard liquid from the slow cooker.
- Brush the reserved honey barbecue sauce over the chicken thighs. Â
- Place the pan in the center of the oven, under the broiler, for about 1 minute. Â This will set the glaze on the chicken.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
Notes
- If you want to use frozen chicken thighs, then you will need to cook them on low for 8 hours.
- For chicken wings, cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Carrie Robinson
Yum! Another slow cooker recipe to add to my rotation. Looks so good! 🙂
Tavo
Looks amazing! I will sure try this recipe soon! Loved the glazing!
Pam
It's that time of year when I start using my slow cooker so much. I'm always looking for new recipes so thanks for this!
Petro
Oh my gosh, this chicken looks incredible! I cannot wait to make it next weekend!
Beth Sachs
The chicken looks so succulent and juicy. Loving that glaze.
Jeff
Exceptional recipe
Greg
The flavor is amazing!!!
Julie Adams
I can't wait to try this! Looks delicious!
mindeescookingobsession
Awesome! Let me know how you like it!