Description
Discover a quick slow cooker honey garlic chicken recipe that yields tender, caramelized thighs in just a few hours. Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional
- for thickening)
- 2 green onions
- chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and rice vinegar until smooth.,
- Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, ensuring each piece is well coated.,
- Cover and cook on low for 4‑6 hours (or high for 2‑3 hours) until the chicken is fork‑tender.,
- About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and stir into the sauce; continue cooking uncovered for the remaining half hour to thicken.,
- Turn off the cooker, sprinkle chopped green onions on top, and serve immediately with your favorite side.
Notes
- Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4‑6 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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