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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: A Weeknight Essential

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This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken delivers succulent, tender chicken thighs coated in a rich, sticky, and profoundly savory-sweet glaze. It requires minimal hands-on time and is an ideal main dish for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1/2 cup liquid honey

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

3 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp chili garlic sauce

2 tsp freshly grated ginger root

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp cornstarch

3 tbsp cold water

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Place in the slow cooker.

2. Whisk together all glaze ingredients (honey, soy sauce, vinegar, oils, chili garlic, ginger, and garlic).

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

4. Cook on the LOW setting for 3 to 4 hours or on the HIGH setting for 1.5 to 2.5 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.

5. Remove the cooked chicken and set aside. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH.

6. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the cold water to form a slurry. Pour into the sauce, whisking constantly for 2-3 minutes until thickened and glossy.

7. Return the chicken to the thickened sauce, tossing gently to coat. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Do not use hot water for the cornstarch slurry; use cold water to prevent lumps.

Chicken thighs are recommended for the best, most tender result.

Serve over steamed rice or noodles to soak up the extra sauce.

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