Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

 Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

This sweet and savory chicken dish is made easy in the slow cooker, with a delicious honey sesame sauce that coats the chicken perfectly. It’s an ideal dish for busy nights or a family dinner!

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Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (for garnish)
• Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• Cooked rice (for serving)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) into the slow cooker.

2. Make the Sauce:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

3. Cook the Chicken:

   • Pour the honey sesame sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
   • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.

4. Thicken the Sauce:

   • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and set aside.
   • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
   • Stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker. Turn the heat to high and cook for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

5. Shred the Chicken:

   • While the sauce is thickening, shred the cooked chicken using two forks.

6. Combine the Chicken and Sauce:

   • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss it in the thickened sauce, coating it well.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the honey sesame chicken over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

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Serving Suggestions:

• Pair the honey sesame chicken with steamed vegetables like broccoli or snap peas.
• For extra flavor, drizzle some extra sesame oil on top before serving.
• This dish also works great with quinoa or noodles if you prefer something different than rice.

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Tips:

• You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for a juicier result.
• To make this dish spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• If you don’t have sesame seeds, you can use chopped peanuts or cashews for crunch.

Enjoy this easy, flavorful Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken!