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Crockpot Hot Honey Chicken

Crockpot Hot Honey Chicken: Sweet, Spicy, Effortless Delight

Crockpot Hot Honey Chicken offers a sweet and spicy flavor, making weeknight dinners effortless and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Use high-quality honey for the best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Sriracha Sauce Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with any cooking oil.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Use freshly ground for best flavor.
For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Thighs are preferred for tenderness.
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice Recommended for serving.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, Sriracha sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Take the chicken thighs and place them evenly in the bottom of your crockpot, ensuring they are in a single layer.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is generously coated.
  4. Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on high for approximately 3.5 hours, checking temperature near the 3-hour mark.
  5. Halfway through cooking, flip the chicken thighs to ensure even flavoring.
  6. Once cooking time is up, transfer the thighs to a platter and drizzle with remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish improves in flavor after a day in the fridge, making it ideal for meal prep.

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