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Tender pieces of honey garlic chicken garnished with sesame seeds and green onions served over white rice.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup hone y
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchu p
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarc h
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken thighs in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, and oregano in a mixing bowl until combined.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours (or on low for 6 to 7 hours).
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board to shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a small container, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth to form a slurry.
  • Stir the slurry into the liquid remaining in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Return the chicken to the slow cooker and toss thoroughly to coat with the thickened sauce.
  • Serve warm over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.