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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe

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This Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it dinner. With minimal effort and pantry-friendly ingredients, you get impossibly tender chicken coated in a glossy, sweet-savory glaze that tastes like it simmered all day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sliced green onions (for garnish)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Sriracha or red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until well combined.
  2. Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender.
  5. Using tongs, carefully transfer the cooked chicken to a plate or cutting board. Do not discard the liquid in the slow cooker.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH. Pour the slurry into the hot liquid, whisking constantly. Cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glossy, syrupy consistency.
  7. Return the chicken to the thickened sauce, spooning the glaze over the pieces. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

For the most tender results, cook on LOW. If using chicken breasts, cook on LOW for about 3 hours and check early to avoid drying out. The sauce can be thickened on the stovetop if preferred. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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