Description
Slow Cooker Honey Ginger Chicken Thighs are juicy, sticky, and absolutely delicious. This perfect meal for a cozy night is better than takeout and features a savory-sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized chicken thighs (skin and bone-in)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup ketchup (or passata)
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced or grated
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (+ 2 tablespoons water for slurry)
- Sesame seeds and green onions/scallions for serving
Instructions
- Step: Clean the chicken thighs by rinsing under cold water, patting dry, and trimming excess fat while keeping a thin layer for moisture.
- Step: Spray a 4-quart slow cooker with olive oil and place all ingredients inside, excluding the cornstarch and its 2 tablespoons of water.
- Step: Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours, ensuring the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Step: Remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker, leaving the sauce behind.
- Step: Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Step: Whisk the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Step: Return the chicken to the slow cooker to baste thoroughly with the thickened sauce.
- Step: Serve topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, adding red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Chicken thighs are preferred for their higher fat content, resulting in juicier meat. For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. If the sauce is too thin, simmer it on the stovetop; if too thick, add a splash of water or vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT300M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: honey ginger chicken, slow cooker chicken, sticky chicken thighs, asian-inspired chicken, honey garlic chicken