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Easy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: 5-Ingredient Dinner

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A reliable, crowd-pleasing slow cooker chicken dish featuring a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep, this recipe uses simple pantry staples to create tender, flavorful chicken thighs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and place them in the bottom of a slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until combined.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover with the lid.
  4. Cook on Low for 6-7 hours (or High for 3-4 hours) until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry.
  6. Remove the lid, pour the slurry into the slow cooker, and stir gently. Cover and cook on High for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  7. Turn off the slow cooker and stir in sesame oil.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

For best results, use boneless skinless chicken thighs as they stay juicier than breasts. Do not skip the cornstarch slurry step to avoid clumping. Keep the lid on during cooking to maintain temperature. Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors meld.

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Keywords: slow cooker chicken, honey garlic chicken, easy dinner, meal prep, gluten-free options, 5-ingredient recipe, comfort food

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