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Crispy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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This recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken thighs cooked slowly with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, finished with a quick broil for irresistibly crispy skin. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that feels special.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2–3 pounds / 900–1350 g)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 g)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml), low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (8 g)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp later. Season lightly with black pepper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over the top, partially covering the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove chicken thighs carefully and set aside. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan.
  6. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce. Heat over medium until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Place the chicken thighs on a foil-lined baking sheet skin-side up. Brush generously with the thickened honey garlic glaze.
  8. Broil on high for 3-5 minutes, watching closely, until the skin bubbles and crisps up nicely.
  9. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or alongside steamed greens.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking and again before broiling to ensure crispy skin. Watch the broiler closely to prevent burning. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. If no broiler is available, crisp skin in a hot skillet after slow cooking.

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