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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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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

Nutrition Information

Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 708mg (30%) Potassium 518mg (15%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 105IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279

% Daily Value*

Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 708mg 30%
Potassium 518mg 11%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 105IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.