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Best Cozy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs for Fall

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This crockpot honey garlic chicken thighs recipe started as a total accident, but it’s become one of those meals I genuinely look forward to making every fall. It’s warm, comforting, and so easy that I almost feel guilty calling it a recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6–8 thighs)
  • ¾ cup honey
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, tomato paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) until smooth.
  2. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, then flip the chicken pieces to coat both sides.
  4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Halfway through, flip the chicken if possible.
  5. Check for doneness: chicken should be fork-tender and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Optional: Transfer chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour slurry into the sauce in the crockpot, stir, and cook on high uncovered for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  7. Return chicken to the crockpot and coat with thickened sauce, or pour sauce over plated chicken. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the crockpot; season chicken lightly with salt and pepper before adding sauce; use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness; slow cooker liners make cleanup easier; for a thicker sauce without cornstarch, let the sauce reduce on high with lid off for 20-30 minutes.

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