Description
A delightful blend of honey and garlic creates a tender and flavorful chicken dish, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (fresh or from a jar)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and ground ginger in a bowl.
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour the sauce over them.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Optional: For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken, whisk in cornstarch into the sauce, and simmer.
- Serve the chicken coated in sauce topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking to reabsorb juices. You can customize the sauce by adding more garlic or experimenting with flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg