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Crowd-Pleasing Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner

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This slow cooker honey garlic chicken is a simple, 5-ingredient dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. The chicken comes out impossibly tender in a sticky, sweet-savory glaze that will have everyone asking for the recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6–8 thighs)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Cooked white rice or steamed broccoli (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and tomato paste until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  4. Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, or leave the thighs whole if preferred.
  5. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Turn the slow cooker to high, stir in the slurry, and cook uncovered for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
  6. Stir in the rice vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice or alongside roasted broccoli.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, mix another teaspoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and stir it in. Let it cook for 5 more minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water. This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.

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