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1. Trim excess fat from the chicken and cut into bite-size pieces, about the size of large nuggets.
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
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2. In a bowl, toss the chicken with the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs,
3 tbsp cornstarch,
0.5 tsp salt,
0.2 tsp black pepper
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3. Mince the garlic finely so there are no large chunks that might bother picky eaters.
3 clove garlic
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4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, rice vinegar, water, and sesame oil until smooth.
3 clove garlic,
0.2 cup low-sodium soy sauce,
0.2 cup ketchup,
0.3 cup honey,
1 tbsp rice vinegar,
0.2 cup water,
1 tsp sesame oil
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5. Place the coated chicken pieces in the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs,
3 tbsp cornstarch,
0.5 tsp salt,
0.2 tsp black pepper
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6. Pour the honey-garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure all pieces are moistened.
3 clove garlic,
0.2 cup low-sodium soy sauce,
0.2 cup ketchup,
0.3 cup honey,
1 tbsp rice vinegar,
0.2 cup water,
1 tsp sesame oil
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7. Cover and cook on low for 3.5 to 4 hours, or on high for 1.75 to 2 hours, until the chicken is very tender and cooked through.
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs,
3 clove garlic,
0.2 cup low-sodium soy sauce,
0.2 cup ketchup,
0.3 cup honey,
1 tbsp rice vinegar,
0.2 cup water,
1 tsp sesame oil
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8. Stir together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry.
2 tbsp cornstarch,
2 tbsp water
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9. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker, stir gently to combine with the sauce, re-cover, and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is glossy and thick enough to coat the chicken pieces.
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs,
3 clove garlic,
0.2 cup low-sodium soy sauce,
0.2 cup ketchup,
0.3 cup honey,
1 tbsp rice vinegar,
1 tsp sesame oil,
2 tbsp cornstarch,
2 tbsp water
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10. Taste the sauce and adjust with a small pinch of extra salt or a drizzle of honey if needed, then spoon the chicken and sauce over warm cooked white rice.
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs,
0.5 tsp salt,
0.3 cup honey,
4 cup cooked white rice
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11. Thinly slice the green onion and sprinkle it and the toasted sesame seeds over the top as a garnish, if your eaters like them.
2 piece green onion (garnish),
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (garnish)
