Description
A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe for honey garlic chicken thighs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- green onions (optional, for garnish)
- sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, gluten-free soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and fork-tender.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl, then stir into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Turn the slow cooker to high and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Shred the chicken using two forks, return it to the slow cooker, and toss with the thickened sauce.
- Serve warm over rice or vegetables. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of honey used.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg