Step 1

Spray a 4 quart slow cooker/crock pot (you can use larger too) with olive oil and place all the ingredients except cornstarch + water.

Step 2

Cook 2-3 hours on HIGH or LOW for 4-5 hours. Check the chicken for doneness, kitchen thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken should register 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 3

Remove the chicken thighs and leave the honey garlic sauce in the slow cooker.

Step 4

Make cornstarch slurry (3 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water). Slowly pour into cooker and whisk until incorporated into the sauce. Let cook for 10-15 minutes on HIGH setting until the sauce is thickened nicely.

Step 5

Return the chicken and baste with the sauce. Serve with sesame seeds, green onions. For added smoky flavor and extra heat. sprinkle red pepper flakes when serving.