Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons sesame oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Cooked rice, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and place them in the slow cooker.

Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.

Combine: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring that the chicken is well coated.

Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through …