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Crowd-Pleasing Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: Easy 4-Ingredient Dinner

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This crowd-pleasing crockpot honey garlic chicken thighs recipe is a stress-free dinner party hero. With just 10 minutes of prep, you get fall-off-the-bone tender chicken in a sweet, savory, sticky glaze that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless, skin removed)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
  • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Trim excess skin or fat if using bone-in. Place them in the crockpot in a single layer.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust honey or soy sauce to preference.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Use tongs to flip if needed.
  4. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours. Baste the chicken with sauce halfway through cooking.
  5. Check for doneness: chicken should be fork-tender and reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Bone-in thighs may need an extra 30 minutes.
  6. Carefully transfer chicken to a serving platter. Pour remaining sauce into a small saucepan. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  7. Pour thickened sauce over chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For deeper flavor, sear chicken thighs in a hot skillet with oil before adding to crockpot. Always use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness. Thicken sauce at the end with a cornstarch slurry to avoid clumps. Baste halfway through cooking to keep chicken moist. If using boneless thighs, reduce cooking time by about 1 hour. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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