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Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Best 4-Ingredient Recipe)

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This recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs isn’t fancy. There’s no complicated marinade or a list of hard-to-find spices. It’s just four simple ingredients that somehow turn into the most tender, flavorful chicken you’ve ever pulled out of a pot.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs (about 900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup (170g) honey
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken (5 minutes): Place your boneless, skinless chicken thighs on a cutting board. Pat them dry with paper towels. Trim off any large pieces of excess fat. Season both sides lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Mix the Sauce (2 minutes): In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the 1/2 cup of honey and 1/2 cup of low-sodium soy sauce. Stir in the 4-5 minced garlic cloves.
  3. Assemble in the Slow Cooker (2 minutes): Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker. Try to arrange them in a single layer. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the top of the chicken.
  4. Cook Low and Slow (4-6 hours on LOW or 2-3 hours on HIGH): Put the lid on and set your slow cooker to LOW for 4-6 hours. If you’re in a hurry, you can cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours. About halfway through, you can spoon some of the sauce over the tops of the chicken to keep them moist.
  5. Thicken the Sauce (Optional, 30 minutes before serving): About 30 minutes before you’re ready to eat, check the chicken. It should be fork-tender. Use tongs to carefully remove the chicken to a plate. If the sauce is still thin, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker and stir. Put the lid back on and let it cook for another 20-30 minutes. The sauce will thicken into a beautiful, glossy glaze. If you don’t wan…
  6. Finish and Serve (5 minutes): Once the sauce is thick and glossy, return the chicken to the slow cooker. Spoon the sauce all over the pieces to coat them completely. Serve immediately over steamed rice, quinoa, or with a side of roasted vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds for a little extra flair, if you have them.

Notes

Don’t peek! Every time you lift the lid, you let out heat and steam, which adds 15-20 minutes to your cooking time. Resist the urge to stir or check it more than once or twice. If you like a little heat, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squirt of sriracha. Leftovers are even better the next day and freeze beautifully.

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