Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

 Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

A sweet, savory, and slightly tangy chicken dish that’s perfect for serving over rice or noodles. This easy slow cooker recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken coated in a delicious honey-sesame sauce.

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Ingredients (Serves 4-6):

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• Sliced green onions (for garnish)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).

2. Cook the Chicken:

   • Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
   • Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
   • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

3. Thicken the Sauce:

   • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and keep warm.
   • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
   • Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker.
   • Cook on high for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

4. Shred the Chicken (Optional):

   • If desired, shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the thickened sauce.

5. Serve:

   • Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top.
   • Serve hot over rice or noodles.

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Tips:

• For extra flavor, add a splash of hoisin sauce or a teaspoon of ginger.
• You can use skinless bone-in chicken thighs for added juiciness, but remove the bones before serving.
• Add steamed broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers for a complete meal.

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken for a comforting and satisfying dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious! 🍯🍗