Okay, busy mamas… if you love a dinner that's a little sweet, a little spicy, and requires VERY little effort, you are going to LOVE this one! 🔥🍯
These Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs are packed with bold flavor from smoky chipotle peppers, sweet honey, orange juice, garlic, and a few simple ingredients that come together to make the most delicious sauce.
And the best part? Your crockpot does the cooking!
Because around here, we love a dinner that tastes like we worked all day on it when we actually had about a million other things to do. 😂
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs
How to make Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs: ingredients you need!
For the Honey Chipotle Sauce
1 jar chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (use ½ jar for less heat)
1 cup pure honey
1 cup orange juice
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 cup soy sauce
For the Crockpot
Chicken thighs
½ cup chopped white onion
That's it, mama!
A handful of ingredients, one slow cooker, and a dinner that's loaded with flavor.
Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs
Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs
How to make Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs : a step-by-step guide
Step 1: Make the Honey Chipotle Sauce
honey chipotle sauce
Start by adding your chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, honey, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic cloves, fresh cilantro, and soy sauce to a blender or food processor.
Blend until the sauce is smooth and everything is combined.
Now, here's where you get to decide how spicy you want your Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs.
If your family likes a little heat, use the full jar of chipotle peppers.
If you're feeding people who aren't big on spicy food, start with half the jar.
You can always add more heat, but you can't exactly take it back! 😂
Step 2: Prepare the Crockpot
Chicken Thighs in the slow cooker
Place your chicken thighs into the bottom of your slow cooker.
Sprinkle the chopped white onion over the chicken.
Step 3: Add the Sauce
Add the honey chipotle sauce to the slow cooker
Pour the homemade honey chipotle sauce over the chicken thighs, making sure they're well coated.
The sauce will cook with the chicken, creating a sweet, smoky, and savory flavor.
Step 4: Slow Cook
Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs
Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, depending on the size of your chicken thighs and your slow cooker.
Chicken should reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs in the slow cooker
Once your Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs are fully cooked, serve them whole or shred the chicken and toss it back into the sauce.
Either way, you're getting all that delicious honey chipotle flavor!
Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs
Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs: SIDE IDEA
Serve your Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs with:
White rice or cilantro lime rice
Roasted vegetables
Mashed potatoes
Warm tortillas for chicken tacos
A fresh side salad
Burrito bowls with your favorite toppings
And don't forget to spoon some of that delicious sauce over the top!
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Want to take your Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs to the next level? Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and transfer some of the cooking liquid to a saucepan. Simmer the sauce until it reduces slightly and thickens into a delicious glaze. Then spoon it right back over your chicken! And remember, if you're worried about the heat, start with half the jar of chipotle peppers. You can always adjust the spice level to fit your family's taste.
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– 1 jar chipotle peppers in adobo sauceuse ½ jar for less heat
– 1 cup pure honey
– 1 cup orange juice
– ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
– 3 garlic cloves
– 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
– 1 cup soy sauce
For the Crockpot:
– Chicken thighsthawed
– ½ cup white onionchopped
Instructions
Prepare the honey chipotle sauce.
Add the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, honey, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic cloves, cilantro, and soy sauce to a blender or food processor.
Blend the sauce.
Blend until smooth and completely combined. For a milder sauce, start with half the jar of chipotle peppers.
Prepare the chicken.
Place the thawed chicken thighs into the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add the onion.
Sprinkle the chopped white onion evenly over the chicken thighs.
Pour on the sauce.
Add enough honey chipotle sauce to generously coat the chicken. Save any unused sauce separately before it touches the raw chicken.
Slow cook.
Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
Shred or serve whole.
Once fully cooked,
leave the chicken thighs whole or shred them directly into the sauce.
Serve and enjoy!
Spoon the honey chipotle chicken over rice, into tacos, or alongside your favorite vegetables. 🍯🔥
Want that delicious sticky honey chipotle glaze? Once the chicken is cooked, transfer some of the sauce from the crockpot to a saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened. Spoon it back over your chicken for extra flavor!
