Description
These easy honey garlic slow cooker chicken thighs are a delicious and effortless weeknight meal. Tender chicken simmers in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 120 ml (½ cup) honey
- 60 ml (¼ cup) low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) rice vinegar
- 5 ml (1 tsp) ginger, grated
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) black pepper
- 1.25 ml (¼ tsp) red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 ml (1 tsp) cornstarch mixed with 30 ml (2 tbsp) water
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) cilantro, chopped
- 9 g (1 tbsp) sesame seeds, toasted
- 15 g (2 tbsp) scallions, sliced
- Lime zest from 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry.
- Sear Chicken: Sear thighs skin-side down for 4-6 minutes, then flip and sear for 2 minutes.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, ginger, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Coat Chicken: Pour sauce over chicken in slow cooker and coat thoroughly.
- Slow Cook: Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until tender.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes.
- Serve & Garnish: Garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, scallions, and lime zest.
Notes
Searing the chicken is key for flavor and texture. Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg