Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and spicy honey garlic sauce. Perfectly paired with lo mein noodles and garnished with sesame seeds and scallions, this meal is both comforting and satisfying, ideal for a hassle-free dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)
Sauce
- 1/3 cup soy paste
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 tablespoons sriracha (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons ginger (fresh, minced)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Main
- 16 ounces lo mein noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
Optional Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped scallions
Instructions
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the chicken thighs. Then add soy paste, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, sriracha, oyster sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, and rice wine vinegar, mixing gently to distribute the sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Whisk Cornstarch Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry that will thicken the sauce during cooking.
- Add Thickener: Pour the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker with the chicken and sauce, stirring gently to combine.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through and the sauce has thickened nicely.
- Prepare Noodles: While the chicken cooks, prepare the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Shred Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir well to combine the sauce and shredded meat.
- Toss with Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the slow cooker and toss them thoroughly to coat with the honey garlic sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped scallions on top if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Storage: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha according to your preferred spice level.
- For thicker sauce, you can increase cornstarch slightly but be careful not to add too much as it may become overly thick.
- If you prefer, substitute chicken breasts but cooking time may vary slightly and chicken breasts may dry out quicker.
- Garnishes like toasted sesame seeds and scallions add a nice texture and fresh flavor but are optional.
- This recipe is great for meal prepping and reheats well in the microwave or stovetop.
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