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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A reliable, slow-cooker chicken recipe that delivers a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze. This dish offers the convenience of set-it-and-forget-it cooking with the rich texture of a restaurant-quality stir-fry.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 4–5 large cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until the honey is mostly dissolved.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, using a spoon to coat the pieces thoroughly. Turn the chicken to ensure it is covered.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for the remaining 30 minutes to allow the sauce to bubble and thicken into a glossy glaze.
  8. Turn off the slow cooker, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Notes

[‘Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor; jarred or powdered versions lack depth.’, ‘Add the cornstarch slurry only in the last 30 minutes to prevent the sauce from breaking or becoming gummy.’, ‘Bone-in, skin-on thighs stay juicier than breasts, which can dry out.’, ‘If using an Instant Pot, sauté garlic/ginger, pressure cook on HIGH for 10 minutes, then thicken sauce using the Sauté function.’, ‘Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze well, though texture may change slightly upon thawing.’]

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Keywords: crockpot chicken, honey garlic chicken, slow cooker dinner, easy weeknight meals, chicken thighs recipe, gluten-free dinner, dairy-free recipe

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