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Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Sweet & Savory Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Enjoy a quick and comforting dinner with Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs—perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs for easy shredding
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Honey maple syrup can be used
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup sugar-free optional
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar lemon juice as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger or ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch or arrowroot powder

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the slow cooker in an even layer.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine low-sodium soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and fresh ginger. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to high for about 3.5 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  5. Mix cornstarch with an equal amount of cold water. Add this to the slow cooker and stir well. Cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Shred the chicken or serve the thighs whole. Ladle thickened honey garlic sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 9gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate chicken in the sauce for more flavor. Check for doneness to avoid overcooking.

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