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Cozy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Easy Dinner

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This cozy crockpot honey garlic chicken thighs recipe is an effortless, comforting dinner that delivers tender, fall-apart chicken in a sticky sweet-savory glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, it uses simple pantry ingredients and requires minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup (110g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) cold water
  • 2 to 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, tomato paste, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer if possible.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
  5. Using tongs, carefully transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker with the remaining sauce. Stir gently, then turn the slow cooker to high and cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glossy, syrupy consistency.
  7. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and spoon some of the thickened sauce over the top. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For a thicker sauce without cornstarch, remove the chicken and simmer the sauce on the stovetop for 5-7 minutes. If using chicken breasts, reduce cook time to 2-3 hours on low. For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

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