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Savory Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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An easy and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring juicy chicken thighs in a sticky honey garlic glaze with toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (boneless optional)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible.
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, coating each piece.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Optional: Transfer cooked chicken to a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes to crisp the skin, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  7. While chicken cooks, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, stirring constantly.
  8. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken before serving.

Notes

Patting chicken dry helps the sauce cling better and crisps skin if broiled. Do not overcrowd the slow cooker for even cooking. Broiling is optional but adds crispy skin texture. If sauce is too thin after cooking, remove chicken and simmer sauce on high until thickened. Adjust honey sweetness to taste. Fresh garlic and ginger are preferred over powders for best flavor.

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