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A photo of a plated serving of slow cooker honey garlic chicken thighs on a white ceramic plate. Served alongside steamed white rice and roasted broccoli, creating a well-balanced, visually appealing meal. The glossy sauce glazes the chicken, making it look rich and flavorful.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Looking for a flavorful, stress-free dinner? These slow cooker honey garlic chicken thighs are tender, juicy, and coated in a rich, sticky glaze. Just toss the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do all the work for a perfectly sweet and savory meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker For slow cooking the chicken until tender
  • Mixing Bowl For preparing the honey garlic sauce
  • Whisk For mixing the sauce ingredients evenly

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar until well combined.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic sauce over them.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  4. In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  5. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken before serving.
  6. Serve over rice or with roasted vegetables, drizzling extra sauce on top.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, let the slow cooker simmer uncovered for an additional 15 minutes after adding the cornstarch slurry.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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