Description
These tender, juicy chicken thighs are slow-cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that’s packed with flavor. With minimal prep and just a few ingredients, this dish is a perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep option!
Ingredients
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- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (for thickening, optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Place chicken in the slow cooker: Arrange the chicken thighs in an even layer. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving, letting it thicken.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed veggies.
Notes
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- For extra flavor, brown the chicken thighs in a pan before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Substitutions: Use chicken breasts instead of thighs, but reduce cook time slightly to prevent drying out.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg