Slow Cooker Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Thighs

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Thighs are sweet, slightly tangy, and garlicky with an easy homemade sauce!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time5 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: slow cooker honey garlic bbq chicken thighs

Servings: servings

Calories: 234kcal

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, ginger and rice wine vinegar until smooth.
1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup honey, 6 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar, 1/2-1 teaspoon ginger
Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce evenly over the top. Turn each piece so it’s fully coated. Alternatively, you can sear the chicken prior and even saute the garlic a little to release that rich garlic flavor!
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir into the sauce.
2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water
Add the cornstarch slurry to the chicken and mix into the sauce. Let it cook until it thickens. You can use saute mode on your GreenPan slow cooker or cook on slow cook mode for 15 minutes on high.
Serve as desired. We like it over rice or noodles.

Substitutions: You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs. Add a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce for more BBQ depth.
Storage: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or in the microwave until warmed through.