Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Proper Lush

Ingredients

• 4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 - 2.5 lbs / 900g - 1.1kg)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml) (Optional, for searing)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1.25ml)
• 1/2 cup honey (170g / 120ml)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (60ml), low sodium
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (30ml)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 tsp)
• 1 tablespoon ketchup (15ml)
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (2.5ml) (Optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (8g)
• 2 tablespoons cold water (30ml)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh green onions (scallions), for garnish (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)