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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Easy Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

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  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 Hours
  • Total Time: 4 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Description

How to make tender chicken thighs in a sticky honey garlic sauce in your slow cooker that practically cooks itself for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • Base/Main Components:
  • 2.5–3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • Flavor Builders:
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Seasonings & Spices:
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Finishing Touches & Garnish:
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients: Start by dicing your onion, mincing the garlic, and grating fresh ginger. Pat the chicken thighs dry to help them absorb the delicious sauce later. This makes preparing your Easy Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs smooth and efficient.
  2. Mix Sauce: In your slow cooker, combine honey, low-sodium soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until the ingredients are well emulsified and evenly combined. This forms the flavorful base for your chicken.
  3. Add Chicken: Add the prepped chicken thighs, diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the sauce in the slow cooker. Gently fold to ensure all chicken is coated, preventing any dry spots. This sets up your Easy Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs for success.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook your Easy Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender. The aromatic scent will fill your kitchen, signaling it’s almost done. Avoid peeking too often to maintain heat.
  5. Thicken Sauce: Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir this slurry into the slow cooker sauce. Cook on high for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  6. Combine & Coat: Return the tender chicken thighs to the thickened sauce, turning to coat each piece generously. Ensure every piece is fully enveloped in that sticky, irresistible honey garlic sauce. This completes the main cooking for your Easy Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs.
  7. Garnish & Serve: Garnish your delicious chicken with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete, comforting meal. Enjoy those melt-in-your-mouth flavors everyone will love!

Notes

Don’t frequently lift the slow cooker lid; heat escapes, extending cooking time. Be patient for truly tender chicken.

Store leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently until warmed through.

For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and ensure chicken broth is certified gluten-free.

Serve warm over fluffy white rice or with steamed vegetables. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Whisk sauce and mince aromatics up to 24 hours ahead. Store separately, combine with chicken just before cooking.

Briefly sear chicken thighs before slow cooking for richer, more complex flavor and deep caramelization.

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

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