Sweet Garlic Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
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For the sauce:
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6 cloves of garlic, minced up.
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar.
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1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
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Optional: 1 tablespoon of hot sauce.
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1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
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1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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For topping:
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Chopped green onions.
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Sesame seeds.
# Instructions:
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In the slow cooker, mix minced garlic, sesame oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and hot sauce if you like heat.
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Put the chicken thighs into the slow cooker and make sure they're fully coated in the sauce. Keep the skin facing up.
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Set to LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, depending on your schedule.
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For extra crispy skin, pop under the broiler for a few minutes at the end.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over the top.
# Notes:
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If using boneless thighs, shorten the cooking time.
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You can prep everything the night before and chill.
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Skip the hot sauce for a less spicy version.
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Broiling adds a nice crisp to the skin.