Step 1

Place the chicken thighs into the base of a mini slow cooker.

Step 2

Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over the tops of the chicken.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, olive oil, dried onions, garlic and red pepper flakes.

Step 4

Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low until the chicken is tender, 3-4 hours.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on cutting board.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker. Stir, cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes on a high temperature.

Step 7

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir into the sauce.

Step 8

Top with sesame seeds and serve over rice, if desired. (See notes for the ingredients and instructions to make a single serving of rice).