Add the chicken thighs to your Crockpot (in an even layer).
Add the sauce ingredients (except for the cornstarch) to a bowl and whisk together until combined.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook on high for 3.5 hours. Low for 6-8 hours will work too.
Mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl, and then pour it into the slow cooker. Give it a stir. Let it cook (on high) for another 15 minutes or so to ensure the cornstarch has activated and the sauce thickens.
You can leave the chicken pieces whole or shred them with 2 forks (I do this right in the slow cooker). Serve over rice and with scallions and sesame seeds sprinkled over top if desired.
Notes
This recipe serves 4-6 depending on portion size.
How to make slow cooker chicken thighs
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Place the chicken thighs in your slow cooker, arranging them so that they’re in a fairly even layer. In a bowl, whisk all the sauce ingredients together.
Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cook on high for 3.5 hours, then add in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce up and continue cooking it for another 15 minutes. Shred with two forks and enjoy!
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