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Savory Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Sesame Bok Choy Side

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A forgiving and easy crockpot recipe featuring juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs slow-cooked in a sticky honey garlic glaze, served with a fresh and crunchy sesame bok choy side.

Ingredients

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  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • 1/3 cup honey (about 113 g)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar (45 ml)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 tsp jarred minced garlic)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil (30 ml)
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound baby bok choy (450 g), halved lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (15 ml)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger (if using), and red pepper flakes. Stir in 2 tbsp sesame oil last.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer inside your slow cooker. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. For crispier skin, transfer cooked thighs to a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes after slow cooking.
  5. About 10 minutes before the chicken finishes, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add halved bok choy cut side down and cook for 2-3 minutes until leaves wilt and stalks are tender-crisp.
  7. Pour 1 tbsp soy sauce over the bok choy and toss to coat evenly. Cook another minute, then remove from heat.
  8. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the bok choy.
  9. Serve chicken thighs drizzled with thickened sauce alongside the sesame bok choy.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin if broiling after slow cooking. Sauce thickens as it cools; reheat and simmer to adjust consistency. Bok choy can be substituted with napa cabbage or baby spinach. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Broil chicken after slow cooking for crispier skin. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze well for up to 3 months.

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