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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe with Perfect Jasmine Rice

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A cozy and flavorful slow-cooked honey garlic chicken thighs recipe paired with fluffy jasmine rice, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
  • 1/2 cup honey (170 grams)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml), low sodium recommended
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening sauce)
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice (280 grams), rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth (420 ml)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. (10 minutes)
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined. (5 minutes)
  3. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down into the slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, coating each piece. (5 minutes)
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). (4 hours)
  5. While the chicken cooks, rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water or broth, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer, cover tightly, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes before fluffing. (25 minutes)
  6. About 15 minutes before serving, remove chicken thighs and set aside. Stir cornstarch slurry into crockpot sauce and cook on high for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens to a glossy glaze. (15 minutes)
  7. Return chicken to crockpot to coat with thickened sauce, then serve immediately over jasmine rice. Garnish with chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds if desired. (5 minutes)

Notes

Patting chicken dry before seasoning helps sauce stick better and prevents watery sauce. Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. Cooking jasmine rice separately keeps it fluffy. Adjust honey or soy sauce to balance sweetness. Skin-on chicken keeps meat moist; reduce cooking time if skinless. Sauce thickens naturally during slow cooking, but cornstarch slurry at the end creates a glossy glaze.

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Keywords: honey garlic chicken, crockpot chicken thighs, slow cooker recipe, jasmine rice, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal

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