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Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: Best Family Dinner

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These honey garlic chicken thighs are incredibly tender and coated in a sticky, sweet-savory glaze. Made with simple pantry staples, this slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup (110g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) ketchup
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) water
  • Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker in a single layer as much as possible.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, flipping pieces to coat evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Carefully transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker.
  7. Turn slow cooker to high, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  8. Return chicken to the slow cooker, spoon sauce over the top, and let warm for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry; it transforms the thin cooking liquid into a thick, glossy glaze. For best results, use chicken thighs instead of breasts to prevent drying out. Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or soy sauce to taste. The sauce can be doubled for extra servings.

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