Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich honey garlic sauce make for an easy, delicious meal with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Slow cooker
- 1 Small pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- ⅓ cup Low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup Honey
- ⅓ cup Ketchup
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger grated
- 1 pinch Crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- Chopped scallions, sesame seeds, rice optional, for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Place chicken thighs evenly in the crockpot and pour sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
- Remove chicken and set aside. Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a small pot.
- Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry.
- Heat the sauce on medium and whisk in the slurry until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the sauce to the chicken or pour it over before serving.
- Top chicken with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice if desired.
Notes
For best flavor and texture, avoid overcooking and always let the sauce thicken separately before combining. Double the batch for easy meal preps.