Description
Sticky, sweet, and savory, these Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or whenever you crave comfort food that practically cooks itself.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh parsley or green onion, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and vinegar.
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Stir slurry into the slow cooker and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped parsley or green onion, if using.
- Serve hot over rice, potatoes, noodles, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours