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Crispy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy slow cooker dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, finished under the broiler for a crispy texture.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. If pieces are large, cut them in half. Place in the slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 6-7 hours until tender.
  4. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and set aside on a plate. Turn slow cooker to High.
  5. Whisk the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with cold water) and pour it into the bubbling sauce in the slow cooker. Stir well and cook uncovered for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Preheat the oven broiler. Place chicken thighs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush generously with the thickened sauce.
  7. Broil for 2-4 minutes, watching closely, until the edges char slightly and the sauce bubbles and crisps.
  8. Transfer chicken to a serving platter, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

If using an air fryer for the crisping step, brush chicken with sauce and air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes, flip, brush again, and air fry for another 2-3 minutes. Ensure cornstarch is mixed with cold water to prevent clumping. Honey burns easily, so watch closely under the broiler.

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