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Easy Honey Garlic Crockpot Chicken Thighs Recipe with Jasmine Rice for Perfect Weeknight Dinner

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A simple and delicious honey garlic chicken thighs recipe cooked in a crockpot, served with fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup honey (raw or regular)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 ½ cups jasmine rice (about 280g), rinsed well
  • 2 ¼ cups water (or chicken broth)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, coating every piece.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or on high for about 3 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. About 30 minutes before the chicken is done, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice, water (or broth), and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  6. About 15 minutes before the chicken is ready, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir this slurry into the crockpot, gently mixing to combine. Replace the lid and let it cook for the remaining time to thicken the sauce.
  7. When the chicken is tender and the sauce is glossy and thick, carefully transfer the chicken to serving plates. Spoon extra sauce over the top. Serve alongside the fluffy jasmine rice. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juiciness and flavor. Rinse jasmine rice well to prevent gumminess. Mix cornstarch with cold water before adding to sauce to avoid lumps. If sauce is too thin after thickening, let it sit uncovered off heat to reduce. Fresh minced garlic is best to avoid sharpness. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Butter on rice is optional and can be replaced with plant-based alternatives for dairy-free.

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

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