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crockpot honey garlic chicken thighs

Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

Crockpot honey garlic chicken is sweet, savory, sticky, and packed with bold flavor. Tender chicken slow cooks in a rich honey garlic sauce with soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and a little kick of heat for an easy dinner that tastes better than takeout.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • Chopped parsley or cilantro or green onions for topping
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker in an even layer.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, cornstarch, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, cover, and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for about 2½–3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  • Once cooked, shred or slice the chicken and stir it back into the sauce so every piece gets coated.
  • Finish with green onions, cilantro, parsley, or sesame seeds if you’d like, then serve it over rice with plenty of extra sauce spooned on top.