Slow Cooker Sweet Garlic Chicken Recipe | Crunchy Creamy Sweet

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more common.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Prepare the chicken thighs by trimming excess fat and patting dry.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper.

Place the seared chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.

Once cooked, remove the chicken and set aside, keeping it warm.

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add it to the slow cooker.

Stir the sauce and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes until thickened.

Serve the chicken over rice, drizzling with the thickened sauce.

Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

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