Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

These slow cooker chicken thighs are coated in an easy honey garlic sauce, then cooked in a crock pot until tender. Serve your chicken thighs over steamed rice for a complete meal that the whole family will love!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 15

Servings

Calories 279kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish
2 tablespoons green onions sliced

Instructions

Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until deep golden brown.
Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
NOTE: you can skip the browning process if you prefer and simply season the thighs with salt and pepper then add them to the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, honey and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water. Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker.
Cook for 1 more hour or until sauce has just thickened. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.

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