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Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

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These **Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs** are incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with sweet and savory flavor. Made with everyday pantry ingredients, this easy crockpot recipe delivers a rich honey garlic sauce that perfectly coats the chicken, making it ideal for busy weeknights or effortless meal prep.

Ingredients

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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

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 freshly grated ginger

1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons cold water

Chopped scallions, for serving (optional)

Sesame seeds, for serving (optional)

Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

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, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.

4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours and 30 minutes or on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth.

6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

7. Leave the chicken whole or shred with two forks directly in the slow cooker.

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

Notes

This recipe serves 4 to 6 depending on portion size.

Low-sodium soy sauce is recommended to avoid excess salt.

Chicken thighs can be left whole or shredded for serving.

Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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