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Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken with Rice

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This Easy Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken with Rice is a simple, set-it-and-forget-it meal that recreates the magic of takeout honey garlic chicken at home. With juicy chicken thighs, a sticky sweet and savory sauce, and fluffy rice, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup (115g) honey
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice (for serving)
  • Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, extra sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Season and sear the chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to crockpot.
  2. Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour over chicken in crockpot, coating each piece.
  3. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Stir gently halfway through if possible.
  4. Shred the chicken: Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred into bite-sized pieces. Discard large fat pieces.
  5. Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour slurry into crockpot with remaining sauce, stir, and add shredded chicken back. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Cook the rice: While sauce thickens, cook rice according to package directions. Rinse rice first for fluffier results.
  7. Serve and garnish: Spoon rice into bowls, top with honey garlic chicken and sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil if desired.

Notes

Don’t skip browning the chicken—it adds deep flavor. Use low-sodium soy sauce to avoid excessive saltiness. Add cornstarch slurry at the end, not the beginning, to ensure proper thickening. For extra sauce, double the sauce ingredients except honey. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

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