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Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe Easy Dinner with Jasmine Rice

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A comforting and easy slow cooker honey garlic chicken served over fluffy jasmine rice, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts for leaner meat)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free/soy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (120 ml) low sodium chicken broth (optional, for loosening sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cold water
  • 1½ cups (280 g) jasmine rice
  • Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic to prepare the sauce. Set aside.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and gently stir to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken flakes easily and sauce bubbles.
  5. About 20 minutes before chicken finishes, rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear and cook separately according to package instructions (typically simmer with water for 15 minutes, then rest 10 minutes).
  6. Once chicken is cooked, transfer it to a serving dish and keep warm.
  7. Pour sauce into a small saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then whisk into simmering sauce.
  9. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens to a glossy glaze.
  10. Return chicken to the thickened sauce and toss gently to coat.
  11. Serve hot over jasmine rice, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Optional to brown chicken thighs before slow cooking for extra flavor. Use fresh garlic for best aroma. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry after cooking. Avoid opening slow cooker lid frequently to maintain heat. Jasmine rice should be cooked separately for best texture. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 2 months.

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Keywords: slow cooker chicken, honey garlic chicken, easy dinner, jasmine rice, comfort food, slow cooker recipe, gluten-free, dairy-free

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