Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
This sesame chicken recipe is a restaurant-quality dish that's easy to make in a crockpot. With affordable ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal for any occasion.
This sesame chicken recipe is a restaurant-quality dish that's easy to make in a crockpot. With affordable ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal for any occasion.
- 1/3 cup water
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 packets minute rice optional
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds (or more)
- 3 scallions, chopped (if desired)
- Carbohydrate 51.5504215495043 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 7.33182936928408 g
- Fiber 8.52039278606611 g
- Protein 13.853533567569 g
- Saturated Fat 0.6826441470754 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (597g)
- Sodium 220.575536793772 mg
- Sugar 43.0300287634382 g
- Trans Fat 0.608558839635411 g
- Calories 286 calories
Step-by-step
- Place chicken in a crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine onion, garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Remove chicken to a cutting board. Shred into 1-2 inch pieces and set aside. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to crockpot. Stir and cook on high for 10 minutes, or until thickened.
- Add cooked rice to plates, top with chicken and sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
As a busy housewife, I always appreciate recipes that are both delicious and easy to prepare. This Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken recipe ticks all the boxes. It requires minimal effort, is packed with flavor, and is perfect for feeding my family on hectic weeknights.
I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors in this dish. The honey, ketchup, and soy sauce create a rich and flavorful sauce that perfectly coats the tender chicken. The sesame seeds and scallions add a nice crunch and freshness. I also love that this recipe is customizable. I often add vegetables like broccoli or carrots to the crockpot for a more well-rounded meal. And if I'm short on time, I'll use instant rice instead of cooking it separately.
