Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Protein
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
→ Honey Garlic Sauce
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Low-sodium soy sauce - 1/3 cup
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Pure honey - 1/3 cup
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Ketchup - 1/3 cup
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Fresh garlic - 6 cloves, minced
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Apple cider vinegar - 1/2 teaspoon
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Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
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Crushed red pepper flakes - a pinch (optional for heat)
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Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons (for thickening)
→ For Serving
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Fresh scallions, chopped
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Toasted sesame seeds
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Steamed rice (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Place your chicken thighs in a single, even layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
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In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Whisk everything together until well blended. Hold off on the cornstarch for now - we'll use that later!
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Pour your honey garlic sauce over the chicken thighs. Cover and cook on high for about 3.5 hours (or if you prefer, low for 6-8 hours).
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Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir this mixture into your slow cooker and let it cook on high for another 15 minutes until the sauce gets nice and thick.
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You can either leave the chicken thighs whole or shred them right in the slow cooker using two forks. Serve over hot rice if you like, and top with fresh chopped scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
# Notes:
01 -
This recipe is perfect for meal prep - the leftovers taste even better the next day!
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For best results, try to choose chicken thighs that are similar in size for even cooking.