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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy, and packed with sweet and savory Asian-inspired flavors. Cooked low and slow in a rich soy-honey sauce with garlic and ginger, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 2.5 lbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, honey, soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pour sauce evenly over chicken thighs.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  6. Transfer cooking liquid to a saucepan and add rice vinegar.
  7. Bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat.
  8. Whisk cornstarch with water and stir into sauce.
  9. Simmer until thickened, about 1 minute.
  10. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Chicken thighs remain moist and tender when slow cooked. Thicken the sauce separately for a glossy, restaurant-style finish.