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Deliciously Easy Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

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  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 Minutes
  • Total Time: 75 Minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Crockpot Recipes

Description

How to make easy honey garlic slow cooker chicken thighs with tender, juicy chicken and a sticky-sweet sauce that practically cooks itself for dinner.

Ingredients

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  • Main Components & Sauce Base:
  • 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Flavor Enhancers:
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • Seasoning & Spice:
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Garnish:
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prep Chicken & Garlic: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Mince garlic and grate ginger. This initial prep sets the stage for our Deliciously Easy Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs. Ensure all ingredients are ready for seamless mixing.
  2. Whisk Sauce: In your slow cooker, whisk together honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. This forms the rich, aromatic base for your Easy Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs.
  3. Coat Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the slow cooker, turning to coat them thoroughly in the honey garlic mixture. Ensure each piece is nestled well in the sauce. This step is crucial for infusing flavor into the chicken.
  4. Slow Cook & Thicken: Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender. Whisk the cornstarch and broth, then stir into the sauce and cook for 15-20 minutes until it thickens, creating a luscious glaze for your Easy Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs.
  5. Finish Sauce: Remove chicken from the slow cooker; you can shred it or leave whole. Stir the chicken back into the thickened honey garlic sauce, ensuring it’s fully coated. This completes the rich, sticky sauce.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Garnish your Deliciously Easy Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with fresh sliced green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles for a comforting, family-friendly meal that’s sure to delight.

Notes

Avoid overcooking chicken thighs to keep them perfectly tender and juicy, enhancing the meal’s quality.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days for optimal freshness.

For a gluten-free option, easily swap low-sodium soy sauce with tamari; all other ingredients are suitable.

Serve this delicious chicken hot over fluffy rice or noodles, garnished with fresh sliced green onions.

Whisk all sauce ingredients up to two days in advance and refrigerate, adding fresh chicken just before cooking.

**Allergy Information:** Soy, Gluten, Sesame

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