Description
Tender and flavorful, these Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are a delicious Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a hassle-free dinner. The sweet and savory sauce pairs perfectly with the juicy chicken thighs, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, vinegar, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Thicken Sauce: Remove chicken, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add to sauce, cook on high for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the sauce, toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve hot.
Notes
- This dish goes well with steamed rice or vegetables.
- For a crispy finish, broil the cooked chicken for 2-3 minutes before adding back to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
