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Slow cooker honey garlic chicken thighs glazed with sticky sauce over steamed rice

Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Tender slow cooker honey garlic chicken thighs cooked in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce. Ready in 6 hours with just 10 minutes of hands-on prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
To Thicken
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

Method

  1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, making sure all pieces are coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken thighs and set aside on a plate.
  6. Pour the cooking liquid into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  7. Mix the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl, then stir the slurry into the simmering sauce.
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
  9. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and spoon the thickened sauce over the top.
  10. Serve over steamed rice or noodles with extra sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

For extra sticky glaze, broil the sauced chicken thighs on a baking sheet for 3-4 minutes after slow cooking. Don't skip the cornstarch step — it makes the sauce perfectly glossy.