Honey-garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
A simple and delicious recipe for Honey-Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs that is perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes - 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp cold water, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place them in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger (if using). Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and very tender.
- Carefully remove chicken thighs from the slow cooker and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker.
- Whisk the sauce and slurry mixture continuously while cooking on high heat in the slow cooker for about 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Return the chicken thighs to the thickened sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Delicious over rice.
Notes
- Low sodium soy sauce is recommended to control salt content.
- The optional ginger adds an extra layer of flavor.
- The cornstarch slurry is used to thicken the sauce. Adjust the amount for desired consistency.
- This dish is excellent served over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe, without rice)
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 800-1200mg (will vary based on soy sauce)
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4-6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10-14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 25-30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100-120mg