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Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Toasted Sesame

  • Author: Maya
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A stress-free slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken thighs in a sticky, sweet-and-savory honey garlic glaze, finished with nutty toasted sesame seeds.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into uniform pieces if necessary.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  3. Place chicken thighs in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring pieces are coated and submerged.
  4. Cover and cook on High for 4-5 hours or on Low for 6-7 hours, until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and set aside on a plate.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry.
  7. Turn slow cooker to High. Stir the slurry into the hot liquid in the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  8. Return chicken to the pot and toss to coat in the thickened sauce.
  9. Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

Do not use chicken breasts as they dry out in the slow cooker. Always use toasted sesame oil for authentic flavor. The cornstarch slurry is essential to thicken the watery cooking liquid into a glossy glaze. For a spicy version, add sriracha. Leftovers taste better the next day as the chicken absorbs more sauce.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 16
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Protein: 28

Keywords: crockpot chicken, honey garlic chicken, slow cooker dinner, easy weeknight meals, chicken thighs, sesame chicken, gluten-free option

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