Paleo Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Total time4 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr 5 min

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs go low and slow until they're fall-apart tender, then get a quick blast under the broiler for deeply caramelized, crackling skin. The garlic-forward sauce clings to every piece and reduces down into a glossy, spoonable finish that's built for pouring generously over the platter. Minced garlic, a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, and a bright hit of rice vinegar keep the flavor layered instead of one-note sweet. It's a hands-off dinner in the best way — the slow cooker does the heavy lifting while you get a few minutes of hands-on broiling for that final golden crust. Scallions and sesame seeds on top add crunch and freshness right before serving. This one's a genuinely solid pick for a Paleo dinner rotation, especially on nights when you want something that tastes like way more effort than it actually took.

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Ingredients

4 servings

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 ½ lb total)
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1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the sauce

½ cup honey
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
Chef's tip
Coconut aminos are sweeter and less salty; taste and adjust the seasoning.
6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tbsp)
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For thickening

2 tbsp cornstarch
Chef's tip
For thickening, use about 1 1/3 times as much tapioca flour, stirred into a spoonful of cold water first; take the pan off the heat soon after it thickens.
2 tbsp cold water

For serving

2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season all over with the salt and pepper.
2
In the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until combined. Add the red pepper flakes, if using.

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