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honey garlic chicken thighs

Indulge in these incredibly tender and flavorful honey garlic chicken thighs, effortlessly made in your crockpot. This simple recipe combines sweet honey and savory garlic with succulent chicken, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons water for slurry
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper (optional, as soy sauce is salty).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper until well combined.
  • Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, in a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred or serve whole. Spoon the thickened sauce over the chicken. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving with rice or your favorite side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can sear the chicken thighs in a skillet for 2-3 minutes per side before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help to develop a richer flavor and color. The sauce can also be used as a marinade if you're not using a slow cooker.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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