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Cozy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs – Easy Dinner Recipe

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This incredibly easy slow cooker recipe delivers sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic chicken thighs with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, it uses simple pantry ingredients and creates a glossy, caramelized glaze that’s absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of a 5-6 quart crockpot in a single layer. Pat dry with paper towels if desired.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, using a spoon to coat each piece.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, carefully remove the chicken thighs to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the crockpot with the remaining sauce, whisking constantly.
  7. Turn the heat to HIGH, cover, and cook for 20-30 minutes until the sauce has thickened to a glossy, syrupy consistency.
  8. Return the chicken to the crockpot, turning to coat each piece in the thickened sauce. Let heat through for 5 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry step—it’s essential for a thick, glossy glaze. For crispier skin, broil the cooked thighs for 3-4 minutes before serving. The sauce can be prepared the night before for easy morning assembly. If using boneless chicken thighs, reduce cooking time by about 1 hour on low.

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