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Easy Crockpot Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Tender, fall-apart chicken thighs coated in a glossy, sweet-savory honey garlic sauce, made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family-friendly recipe uses simple pantry staples and delivers incredible flavor with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer if possible.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken thighs.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, carefully remove chicken thighs from the slow cooker and set aside on a plate.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and stir.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes, until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
  8. Return the chicken thighs to the slow cooker and toss gently to coat. Let sit for a few minutes.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

For best results, pat chicken thighs dry before adding to the slow cooker. Do not skip removing the chicken before thickening the sauce to prevent the thighs from breaking apart. Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness. For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce.

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Keywords: crockpot chicken, honey garlic chicken, sticky chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy weeknight dinner, chicken thighs

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