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Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
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Tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked slowly in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This easy slow cooker recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and requires very little prep time. Perfect for busy days, meal prep, or a comforting family dinner. Serve it over rice for a delicious, satisfying meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Sauce

  • 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 fresh grated ginger

  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons cold water

For Serving (optional)

  • Cooked rice

  • Chopped scallions

  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken thighs in an even layer in the slow cooker.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken.

  4. Cover and cook:

    • High for 3½ hours, or

    • Low for 6–8 hours

  5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water. Stir into the slow cooker.

  6. Cook on high for 15 more minutes until the sauce thickens.

  7. Leave chicken whole or shred with two forks.

  8. Serve over rice and top with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.

  • Do not skip the cornstarch—it thickens the sauce perfectly.

  • Shredding the chicken helps it soak up more sauce.

  • Great for meal prep—stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

  • You can add vegetables like broccoli or carrots during the last hour of cooking.

Find it online: https://tastyquickly.com/honey-garlic-slow-cooker-chicken-thighs/