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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A cozy, easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for fuss-free weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) soy sauce, low sodium preferred
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups (400g) white jasmine or basmati rice, cooked separately
  • Optional garnishes: thinly sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp and sauce stick better.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and chicken broth until honey dissolves.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side up in the slow cooker in a single layer and pour the sauce mixture over them.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. About 30 minutes before chicken is done, cook jasmine or basmati rice according to package instructions.
  6. Remove chicken from slow cooker and cover to keep warm.
  7. Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, then stir into the slow cooker sauce.
  8. Switch slow cooker to high and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens to a glossy glaze.
  9. Return chicken to the thickened sauce, spoon over cooked rice, and garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking to reduce watery sauce. Avoid lifting slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat. Add cornstarch slurry gradually to avoid clumps when thickening sauce. Boneless thighs can be used but reduce cooking time by 30 minutes. For gluten-free, use tamari and cauliflower rice or quinoa instead of white rice.

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