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HONEY-GARLIC SLOW COOKER CHICKEN THIGHS

Tender slow-cooked chicken thighs glazed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce. An easy dump-and-go recipe perfect for weeknights, served with rice or mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 piece chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on or boneless, skinless as preferred
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce use low-sodium if desired
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 4 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch for slurry to thicken sauce
  • 2 tbsp water for cornstarch slurry
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 1 tbsp butter optional, for a glossy finish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with black pepper.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  • Place chicken thighs in a single layer in the slow cooker and pour the honey-garlic sauce over the top, turning thighs to coat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Carefully remove chicken to a serving plate and cover to keep warm. Pour the sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  • Whisk cornstarch with water to make a slurry and stir into the simmering sauce. Cook until sauce thickens, then stir in butter for sheen if using.
  • Return sauce to the slow cooker or spoon over the chicken to coat. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

For a thicker glaze toss cooked chicken under the broiler for 2–3 minutes to caramelize the sauce. Adjust honey for desired sweetness.

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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