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

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 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. Place chicken thighs in a single layer in the slow cooker.
  2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, ketchup, ginger, and red pepper flakes; pour over chicken.
  3. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender.
  4. Remove chicken; skim fat if needed. Whisk cornstarch into water and stir into slow cooker.
  5. Turn slow cooker to HIGH and thicken sauce 10–15 minutes, then return chicken to coat.
  6. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or noodles.