My Hot Honey Slow Cooker Chicken Is a Dinner Lifesaver
Prep
5 mins
Cook
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Hard
When busy weeknights leave me scrambling for dinner, this slow cooker chicken comes to my rescue. Just five minutes of prep work and you've got a hands off meal that practically cooks itself for three and a half hours. The combination of hot honey with sriracha creates this addictive sweet and spicy glaze that makes even plain chicken feel special. Plus, honey isn't just delicious, it's packed with antioxidants that support your immune system. Serve it over rice and you've got a complete, satisfying dinner without the stress. Trust me, this recipe has saved me more than once.
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Ingredients
- 237 mlhoney
- 11/2 lime(juiced)
- 2 tablespoonssriracha
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 teaspoonssalt
- 1 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 12 pounds boneless(skinless chicken thighs (6 to 8 thighs)
- 1cooked white rice(for serving)
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Instructions
- 1
Set a slow cooker to high. In a medium bowl, whisk the honey, lime juice, Sriracha, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- 2
Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the chicken, distributing it evenly.
- 3
Cook on high until the chicken is tender and cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 180°F), about 3 1/2 hours, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure each side gets coated in the sauce.
- 4
Serve over rice with toppings of your choice. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!
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