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Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

  • Author: Liliana
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A tender, juicy slow cooker chicken dish coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze. This easy weeknight dinner requires minimal prep and delivers restaurant-quality flavor with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 6–8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
  • 2–3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry.
  7. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker with the remaining sauce. Stir well.
  8. Cover and cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  9. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss to coat in the thickened sauce.
  10. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for best flavor; avoid jarred garlic. Ensure cornstarch is mixed with cold water to prevent clumping. Chicken thighs are preferred over breasts to prevent drying out. Sauce can be thickened further by cooking on HIGH longer or reducing in a saucepan.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Protein: 28

Keywords: slow cooker chicken, honey garlic chicken, easy weeknight dinner, chicken thighs, crockpot recipes, gluten-free option, meal prep

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