Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

a bowl of honey garlic chicken thighs with lo mein noodles

5 from 14 votes

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Even better than takeout, this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is tender, juicy, and full of sweet and savory flavors. Paired with lo mein noodles, it’s a simple make-ahead meal that couldn't be easier to create!

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Total Time3 2

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Keyword: chicken recipe, dinner, easy slow cooker recipe, honey garlic chicken, meal prep recipe, slow cooker chicken thighs

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds about 8 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
1/3 cup soy paste
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
4 Tablespoons sriracha or to taste
1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 Tablespoons ginger
6 cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons cornstarch + 1/4 cup water
16 ounces lo mein noodles cooked according to package instructions
Optional: sesame seeds and scallions for garnish

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Instructions

In the slow cooker, add the chicken thighs, add the remaining ingredients except for the noodles and cornstarch.
2 pounds about 8 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, 1/3 cup soy paste, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/3 cup honey, 4 Tablespoons sriracha or to taste, 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 Tablespoons ginger, 6 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
In a separate bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
2 Tablespoons cornstarch + 1/4 cup water
Cover, and cook on high for 3 hours.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the noodles according to the package instructions. Set aside.
16 ounces lo mein noodles
Shred the chicken, and mix to combine the ingredients.
Stir in the noodles, and toss to coat.
Sprinkle garnishes on top, if desired. Serve warm.
Optional: sesame seeds and scallions for garnish
Store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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