Description
Tender, juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and set aside.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, tomato paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- 3. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- 4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- 5. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- 6. Remove chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- 7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
- 8. Turn slow cooker to high and stir cornstarch mixture into the cooking liquid.
- 9. Let sauce cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.
- 10. Return chicken to slow cooker and coat with thickened sauce.
- 11. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on stovetop or in microwave. Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or with roasted vegetables for a complete meal. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g