Description
Crockpot Sesame Chicken is a delightful and effortless dish that promises tender chicken enveloped in a sweet and savory sesame sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe requires minimal prep while delivering maximum flavor. Simply combine the ingredients in your slow cooker, and let it work its magic. Pair this dish with rice or noodles and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that your family will love. The balance of sweetness from honey and the umami of soy sauce makes every bite irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, sesame oil, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours (or high for 1½ to 2½ hours) until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken and shred it once it cools slightly.
- Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce in the slow cooker; cook on high for an additional 10 to 20 minutes until thickened.
- Return shredded chicken to the sauce and serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg