Description

A stress-free, one-pot slow cooker dinner featuring juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs and creamy baby potatoes in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1.5 pounds baby potatoes (yellow or red), halved
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce)
1/4 cup water (for sauce)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Steamed jasmine rice or noodles (for serving)

Instructions

Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 cup water, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Stir in sesame oil.
Place halved potatoes in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Arrange chicken thighs on top of the potatoes.
Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and potatoes, ensuring sauce gets under the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 3-4 hours) until chicken is tender and potatoes are fork-tender.
Once cooked, turn slow cooker to high. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to create a slurry.
Stir the slurry into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Transfer chicken and potatoes to a serving platter. Spoon extra sauce over the top.
Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice.

Notes

Chicken breasts can be used but may dry out; reduce cooking time to 3-4 hours on high. Potatoes should be halved uniformly to ensure even cooking. The sauce will be thin initially but thickens with the cornstarch slurry at the end. Do not freeze this recipe as potatoes become mushy upon thawing. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
Calories: 420
Sugar: 25
Sodium: 680
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 3
Protein: 25

Keywords: slow cooker, honey garlic chicken, chicken thighs, baby potatoes, easy dinner, weeknight meal, one pot, meal prep, gluten-free option