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14) Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (set-and-forget)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 –3 lb bone-in skinless chicken thighs (6–8 thighs)
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp ketchup for body
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp fresh grated
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Arrange thighs in one layer in slow cooker.
  2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, ketchup, ginger, and red pepper flakes; pour over chicken.
  3. Cook on LOW 4–5 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours until tender.
  4. Remove chicken; skim fat if needed. Whisk cornstarch and water; stir into cooker.
  5. Thicken sauce on HIGH 10–15 minutes; return chicken to coat.
  6. Garnish with green onions; serve over rice or noodles.