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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: Perfect Weeknight Dinner

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This Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is the kind of meal that makes weeknight dinners feel special without any of the stress. It’s forgiving, adaptable, and absolutely packed with flavor, using simple pantry ingredients for a crowd-pleasing sweet and savory dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (8–10 thighs)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  3. Place chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of a 4-6 quart crockpot. Pour the sauce over the top.
  4. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours, until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Carefully remove chicken to a plate using tongs.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the crockpot with the cooking liquid.
  7. Turn the heat to high and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
  8. Return the chicken to the crockpot, spooning the thickened sauce over each piece. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer to a serving platter, spoon extra sauce on top, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For best results, cook on low to keep chicken tender. Don’t lift the lid during cooking. The cornstarch slurry is essential for a thick, glossy sauce. Double the sauce if you like extra for rice. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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