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Tender Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Soy Chicken Thighs

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A tender, fall-apart slow cooker chicken thigh recipe with a sticky honey garlic soy glaze, perfect for busy weeknights and comfort food lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup (85 g) honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 2 cups uncooked white or brown rice

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, rice vinegar, chicken broth (or water), grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using until honey is completely dissolved and mixture is smooth (about 3 minutes).
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place in the slow cooker in a single layer, skin side up if desired.
  3. Pour the prepared honey garlic soy sauce evenly over the chicken thighs, coating each piece.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). For faster cooking, use high for 2-3 hours but low is preferred for best texture.
  5. If sauce is too thin, uncover and cook an additional 15-30 minutes to reduce and thicken.
  6. While chicken cooks, rinse rice under cold water until clear and cook according to package instructions or in a rice cooker.
  7. Serve chicken thighs over a bed of fluffy rice, drizzle with extra sauce from the slow cooker, and garnish with sliced green onions.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts before serving for added texture.

Notes

Use bone-in, skinless chicken thighs for best texture and juiciness. Fresh garlic and ginger add brightness and depth. If sauce is too thin after cooking, simmer on stove to thicken. Do not overcrowd slow cooker for even cooking. Can substitute tamari for gluten-free version. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

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

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