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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs in Crockpot

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A slow cooker chicken recipe that delivers crispy skin and a sticky, sweet-savory honey garlic glaze with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 2.5 lbs boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil (avocado or vegetable)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl, drizzle with oil, and toss with cornstarch until lightly coated.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Sear chicken skin-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flip and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove chicken from slow cooker and set aside on a plate, covering loosely with foil.
  6. Reduce sauce: Use the slow cooker’s sauté function or transfer sauce to a saucepan. Simmer until reduced by half and thickened into a glaze.
  7. Return chicken to a skillet or broiler. Brush with reduced sauce and broil for 1-2 minutes to char edges slightly.
  8. Serve chicken drizzled with remaining sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For best results, do not overcrowd the slow cooker. Searing the chicken adds significant flavor and texture. If your slow cooker lacks a sauté function, reduce the sauce in a saucepan on the stovetop. The sauce should be sticky and coat the back of a spoon before serving.

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