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Savory Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Dinner with Jasmine Rice

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A simple, no-fuss crockpot recipe featuring tender chicken thighs infused with honey and garlic, served over fragrant jasmine rice for a comforting and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 grams)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce (80 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice (280 grams), rinsed
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels to remove excess moisture. (5 minutes)
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. (5 minutes)
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer in the crockpot. (2 minutes)
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken without stirring. (2 minutes)
  5. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Cook rice according to package instructions (typically 1 1/2 cups rice to 1 3/4 cups water, simmer covered for 15 minutes, then rest off heat for 10 minutes). (25 minutes)
  7. Once chicken is done, remove thighs with tongs. For thicker sauce, simmer sauce in a saucepan for 5 minutes until reduced. Serve chicken over jasmine rice, spoon sauce on top, and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. (5-10 minutes)

Notes

Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for best moisture and flavor. Do not overcrowd the crockpot to allow even cooking. Avoid stirring the chicken during cooking to prevent breaking the meat and watery sauce. For crispier skin, broil chicken for 2-3 minutes after slow cooking. Rinse jasmine rice before cooking to remove excess starch. Sauce can be prepared a day ahead to deepen flavors. For gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months (keep rice separate when freezing).

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

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