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Easy 30-Minute Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy slow cooker recipe featuring juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a hands-off weeknight dinner with bold flavors and tender meat.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs / 900 g)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 g)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water (120 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (to mix with cornstarch, if thickening)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Optional: fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
  • Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat 4 to 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season lightly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup chicken broth or water until well combined. (3 minutes)
  3. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in the slow cooker without overlapping. (2 minutes)
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken thighs. (1 minute)
  5. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Optional: To thicken the sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Remove chicken with tongs and keep warm. Pour cornstarch slurry into the sauce, stir, cover, and cook on high for another 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  7. Serve chicken with sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired. (5 minutes)

Notes

Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for best flavor and moisture. Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help sauce stick better. Check internal temperature at 25 minutes if your slow cooker runs hot to avoid overcooking. Thickening the sauce with cornstarch is optional but recommended for a glossy finish. Let chicken rest 5 minutes after cooking for juicier meat. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. You can brown chicken before slow cooking or broil after for crispier skin.

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Keywords: slow cooker, honey garlic chicken, chicken thighs, easy dinner, weeknight meal, crockpot recipe, quick chicken, comfort food

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