Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

 Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

This easy and delicious Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. It's tender chicken cooked in a honey, soy sauce, and garlic sauce, then topped with sesame seeds for added flavor and texture. Serve it over rice or with vegetables for a complete meal!

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Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce)
• 2 tablespoons water (if using cornstarch)
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Steamed rice (for serving)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker.

2. Make the Sauce:

   • In a medium bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until well combined.

3. Slow Cook the Chicken:

   • Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Stir slightly to coat the chicken in the sauce.
   • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

4. Shred the Chicken:

   • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring it into the sauce.

5. Optional Thickening (If Desired):

   • If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.

6. Serve:

   • Once the sauce has thickened (if using cornstarch), stir the shredded chicken to coat it in the sauce.
   • Serve the honey sesame chicken over steamed rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish.

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Tips:

• For added texture, you can toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute before sprinkling them on top of the chicken.
• Add vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking for a one-pot meal.
• This dish can be made ahead and reheated, making it great for meal prepping!

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Enjoy this sweet, savory, and sesame-packed chicken! It’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.