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Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Best 4-Ingredient Recipe!)

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This easy slow cooker honey garlic chicken thighs recipe is made with just 4 ingredients and delivers sticky, glossy, fall-apart tender chicken in a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a set-it-and-forget-it meal that feels fancy but is secretly the easiest thing you’ll make all week.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs (about 900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup (170g) honey
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for cornstarch slurry)
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, and 6 minced garlic cloves until well combined.
  2. Place 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer if possible.
  3. Pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over the chicken thighs. Use tongs to gently turn the chicken pieces so they are all coated.
  4. Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily with a fork.
  5. Optional: About 20 minutes before serving, carefully remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and place them on a plate. In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Pour this slurry into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker. Stir well, then return the chicken to the pot. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce thickens to a glossy, syrupy glaze.
  6. Serve the chicken thighs over steamed rice, quinoa, or with your favorite vegetables. Spoon the thickened sauce generously over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Don’t lift the lid during the first 3 hours of cooking on LOW. For best results, use a meat thermometer; chicken thighs are safe at 165°F but truly tender around 175-180°F. Double the sauce if you want extra for rice. Prep the night before by mixing sauce and placing chicken in the slow cooker insert, then refrigerate overnight. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

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