Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

1: Pat dry boneless, skinless chicken thighs with a paper towel.

2: Combine 1/2 tablespoon of oil with rub ingredients and season the chicken, rubbing the mixture into the chicken.

3: Transfer chicken thighs to a slow cooker bowl.

4: Melt butter in the pan used for the chicken, scraping up any browned bits.

5: Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

6: Stir in remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a rapid simmer for 1 minute.

7: Pour sauce over chicken in the slow cooker, flipping thighs to coat evenly.

8: Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours, basting with sauce half way through.

9: After cooking, pour juices from slow cooker into a separate pot and bring to a simmer.

10: Whisk water with cornstarch into a lump-free slurry, then whisk into the sauce and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.

11: For a thicker sauce, repeat the step with extra cornstarch and cook until desired consistency.

12: Place slow cooked chicken on a lined baking sheet, baste with thickened sauce, and broil for 1-2 minutes on each side to char.