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Savory Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe with Easy Pineapple Salsa

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A flavorful and easy crockpot recipe featuring juicy honey garlic chicken thighs paired with a fresh, tangy pineapple salsa. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • 1/3 cup honey (about 113g)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60ml) – low sodium
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup pineapple, diced fresh (about 150g)
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (about 10g)
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons / 30ml)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using to make the honey garlic sauce. (5 minutes)
  2. Optional: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden. Flip and brown the other side for 2 minutes. (10 minutes)
  3. Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot, skin side up if browned, or as is. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, coating each piece. (5 minutes)
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours until chicken is tender and reaches 165°F (74°C). If sauce is too thin near the end, remove chicken and reduce sauce on stovetop to thicken. (Varies)
  5. While chicken cooks, combine pineapple, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Stir gently and let flavors mingle. (10 minutes)
  6. Serve chicken hot with pineapple salsa spooned on top or on the side.

Notes

[‘Searing chicken before slow cooking adds flavor but is optional.’, ‘Do not overcrowd the crockpot to allow even cooking and flavor distribution.’, ‘Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for juicier results.’, ‘Adjust sweetness and acidity by tasting the sauce before cooking.’, ‘Make pineapple salsa fresh before serving for best texture and flavor.’, ‘Store chicken and salsa separately to keep salsa fresh.’, ‘Leftovers taste better the next day as flavors deepen.’, ‘For gluten-free, swap soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.’, ‘For low-carb/keto, skip pineapple salsa or substitute with cucumber-mint salsa and use coconut aminos.’]

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Keywords: crockpot chicken, honey garlic chicken, pineapple salsa, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner, weeknight meal, chicken thighs, savory chicken

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