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Easy Tender Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

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A simple and flavorful crockpot honey garlic chicken recipe that is tender, sweet-savory, and perfect for busy weeknights. This dish requires minimal prep and delivers a comforting, sticky sauce with melt-in-your-mouth chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce, low sodium preferred
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon (8 grams) cornstarch
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Pat about 2 pounds (900 grams) of boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup water until well combined.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  5. About 15 minutes before serving, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Stir this into the crockpot sauce, turn heat to high, and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Use tongs to transfer the chicken to plates and spoon the glossy sauce over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before adding sauce to help it stick better. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat. If chicken isn’t tender after 4 hours on low, cook longer. Mix cornstarch with cold water before adding to avoid clumps. Can substitute arrowroot powder for cornstarch. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Chicken breasts can be used but watch cooking time to avoid dryness.

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