Description

These Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish with a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. The tender chicken is cooked low and slow in a flavorful sauce that will have everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients

Chicken Thighs:

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Sauce:

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (optional for extra depth)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Thickening:

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Garnish:

Chopped green onions and sesame seeds

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Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
Create Sauce: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
Cook: Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2.5-3 hours until chicken is tender.
Thicken Sauce: Remove chicken. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce. Cook on high, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes.
Finish Dish: Return chicken to the sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Serve over rice or noodles with vegetables.
Bone-in thighs may be used with extended cooking time.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.