Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

slow cooker honey and sesame chicken on a plate

5 from 1 vote

Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken combines simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry with an effortless cooking method to create a standout dinner without the fuss.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Erin Sellin

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
salt and pepper
1 small onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic grated
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons canola oil
1/4 -1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup warm water
3 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions chopped (optional garnish)
3 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

In a bowl combine onion, garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, canola oil, and red pepper flakes. Mix to combine.
Place chicken in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Pour honey mixture over chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
During the last 20 minutes of cooking remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Dissolve cornstarch in the warm water. Add to sauce, and whisk to combine. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile shred the chicken. Add back to the sauce, tossing to combine.
Serve over rice, with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious

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