Description
Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy, and enveloped in a deliciously sweet and savory sauce that caramelizes beautifully as it cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless skinless
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk until well blended.
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a bit of water to create a slurry and pour it into the slow cooker.
- Stir the sauce on high heat until it thickens, about 5-10 minutes.
- Serve the chicken thighs drizzled with the sauce, garnished with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the crushed red pepper flakes. Make sure to adjust the honey if you prefer less sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs, slow cooker chicken, easy chicken recipe, honey garlic chicken