Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: Proper Easy Dinner!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) black pepper
• 1/2 cup (120ml) honey
• 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth or stock
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) ketchup
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) water (optional, if using cornstarch)
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of kick!)
• Chopped green onions (optional)
• Sesame seeds (optional)