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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

An easy, 5-ingredient slow cooker dinner featuring tender chicken thighs in a glossy, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 to 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2–3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and place them in the slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring pieces are well-coated.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours (or HIGH for 2-3 hours).
  5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and set aside on a plate.
  6. Whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the hot sauce in the slow cooker.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  8. Return chicken to the sauce to coat, or serve sauce on the side.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  10. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Chicken thighs are preferred over breasts as they stay juicier in the slow cooker. If using chicken breasts, reduce cooking time by 1-2 hours. For a thicker sauce, do not skip the cornstarch slurry. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes for better flavor. This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Protein: 35

Keywords: slow cooker, honey garlic chicken, chicken thighs, easy dinner, weeknight meals, 5-ingredient recipe, gluten-free option, dairy-free

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