Instructions:
- Preparation: Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Sauce Preparation: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined. Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring that the chicken is evenly coated.
- Cooking: Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Thickening Sauce: In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker, then cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve: Once the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened, serve the Sweet Garlic Chicken over cooked white rice. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken and rice, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of this Slow Cooker Sweet Garlic Chicken with your favorite side dishes or steamed vegetables.
Tips and Variations:
- For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of Sriracha to the sauce mixture.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking. Bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli all pair well with the flavors of the sweet garlic sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can increase the amount of cornstarch used in the slurry.
Conclusion:
With its tender chicken, flavorful garlic sauce, and fluffy white rice, this Slow Cooker Sweet Garlic Chicken recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your household. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this dish is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. So dust off your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a meal that’s both comforting and satisfying. Bon appétit!
