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Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken
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Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a sticky honey and bold sriracha sauce. This effortless slow cooker recipe is ideal for busy nights, delivering a flavorful, family-friendly, and versatile meal that pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or vegetables. Made with wholesome ingredients, it’s a satisfying and nutritious dish that’s easy to customize and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and chicken broth until well combined. This creates a smooth blend of sweet and spicy flavors to coat the chicken.
  2. Add Chicken to Slow Cooker: Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
  3. Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Evenly pour the prepared sauce over the chicken thighs, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated for maximum flavor infusion.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender and infused with the sauce.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: About 20 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker. This will thicken the sauce to a perfect coating consistency.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results compared to leaner cuts.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients thoroughly before adding to the slow cooker to ensure even flavor distribution.
  • Adjust the sweetness and heat by tasting the sauce beforehand and modifying honey or sriracha amounts as desired.
  • Thicken the sauce near the end of cooking to avoid a gluey texture.
  • For extra depth, brown the chicken thighs briefly before slow cooking if time allows.

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